Emma Corrin secretly battled whooping cough during filming for The Crown’s fourth series. The actress, 24, said she was only able to recover from her bout of illness after a trip abroad to film her final scene was cancelled. It comes after Emma, who has asthma, revealed she’d been rushed to hospital while filming series … Read more
Ashley James has told fans she has been for her flu and whooping cough vaccinations after receiving her advice from her midwife. The former Made In Chelsea star, 33, who is currently 32 weeks pregnant with her first child, explained that she went for the jabs after learning it will help to protect her and … Read more
The endangered whooping crane could be wiped out if it continues to migrate in large groups – an unusual behavioural trend that could be due to habitat loss. The five-foot-tall crane (Grus Americana), which is North America’s tallest bird, is distinguishable by its unusual ‘whooping’ sound. The cranes travel more than 3,000 miles from Texas … Read more
Bacteria responsible for whooping cough are morphing into superbugs, scientists warn. Australian experts say bordetella pertussis is becoming increasingly better at hiding from the immune system. The evolving bacteria are producing more nutrient-transporting proteins that help it multiply rapidly. It is also triggering less immune responses, causing fewer symptoms. This allows it to slip under … Read more