Laboratory-confirmed whooping cough cases in England — England (Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland report separately) — data to 31 March 2026
In data published to 31 March 2026, UKHSA reported 71 laboratory-confirmed whooping cough cases in England in 2026 (the latest period published; UKHSA reports each quarter about six months after it ends). The full year 2025 closed at 674 laboratory-confirmed cases in England.
Source: UKHSA (UK Health Security Agency, pertussis enhanced surveillance). The current year covers only the months published so far, so it is not comparable with full years. This page shows no trend or baseline.
| Year | Laboratory-confirmed cases in England | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 71 | year to date |
| 2025 | 674 | complete year |
The current year covers only the months published so far, so it is not comparable with full years. This page shows no trend or baseline.
Each figure is the number of laboratory-confirmed whooping cough (pertussis) cases in England reported to UKHSA by its enhanced surveillance (confirmed by culture, PCR, serology or oral fluid testing), by the period reported. It covers England only: Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland publish their own figures, so this is not a United Kingdom total. UKHSA marks the latest years as provisional.
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