EMJ Microbiology & Infectious Diseases 7 [Supplement 1] . 2026

In this issue

Pertussis evidence has moved on. Has policy?

Reported cases rose from 163,000 in 2023 to 941,000+ in 2024, yet the WHO’s position paper dates to 2015.

A new EMJ article proposes a clearer, risk-based framework for national decisions.