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Whooping cough: two positive cases detected in Raiatea, including one in a child
Published on12/10/2026 at 9:14
Updated on 12/10/2026 at 9:21
A case of whooping cough has been detected in a child in Raiatea, followed by a second positive case among his contacts, according to the Agency for the Regulation of Health and Social Action (Arass), in its latest health monitoring bulletin.
A case of pertussis (whooping cough) was identified in a child in Raiatea during the week of September 28 to October 4. According to the health surveillance bulletin from the Regional Health Agency (ARSS), a person who had been in contact with the child also tested positive the following week.
In response to these two cases, preventive treatment has been prescribed for all identified contacts, the agency said.
Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial respiratory infection, primarily transmitted through droplets expelled when coughing. It initially manifests with symptoms similar to a common cold, before triggering severe coughing fits that can last for several weeks. While it affects both adults and children, it can lead to serious complications in infants, particularly those under six months old.
Vaccination remains the primary means of prevention. In French Polynesia, it is mandatory for children, with initial injections starting at two months of age and several booster doses throughout their lives. The Health Department also recommends that pregnant women get vaccinated with each pregnancy to protect their baby from birth. It further reminds the public that "those most affected by the disease are unvaccinated infants, as well as adults and children who have lost their immunity."
As a reminder, in early 2025 there was a whooping cough epidemic in Tahiti and Moorea .
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Coqueluche : deux cas positifs détectés à Raiatea, dont un chez un enfant • TNTV News - Tahiti Nui Télévision
Un cas de coqueluche a été détecté chez un enfant à Raiatea, suivi d'un second cas positif parmi ses contacts, indique l'ARASS.
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