Uploaded April 2016 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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A mother who refused a recommended whopping cough vaccination during pregnancy now regrets her decision.

The newborn baby has been seriously ill in hospital with the disease for several weeks after the mother caught whooping cough during late pregnancy and infected the baby.

'Today' 2016
Nine Network
https://www.9now.com.au/today/2016/clip-cimtyd58d001m0ejpyy474pvu

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