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How did someone get whooping cough?

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The Bag

The Bag Report 21 Mar 2005 10:12

I had it in the mid 60's - from where i got it i am not sure! Not a very sensible answer

McDitzy

McDitzy Report 21 Mar 2005 10:09

Just got the death cert of one of my ancestor's children, James Bessant. He died aged 1 on 29 Dec 1853 of 'Pertusses: 4 weeks'. Found out that this is more commonly known as whooping cough, and was wondering how someone caught whooping cough? Does anyone know? Chloe