Reported cases of whooping cough in Fukuoka Prefecture reached 110 in the week ending May 11, bringing the total for 2025 to 895—approaching the 2019 record of 977. The disease, which causes persistent coughing for up to three weeks following a one-week incubation period, can be life-threatening for infants due to potential respiratory complications. Authorities are urging residents to get vaccinated—available from two months of age—and to follow basic hygiene practices such as handwashing, mask-wearing, and gargling to prevent further spread. Source: Fukuoka Prefecture / KBC
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