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Urgent call as whooping cough cases surge

Central Queensland has had 119 cases of whooping cough between 1 January and 18 August 2024. (File)

Queensland is currently experiencing a significant surge in whooping cough cases, posing a health risk to the community, particularly vulnerable […]

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