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Riley Hughes eventually lost his battle with whooping cough at Prince Margaret Hospital in Perth
Riley Hughes eventually lost his battle with whooping cough at Prince Margaret Hospital in Perth Source: SBS

The heart-breaking video of a newborn baby struggling to breathe, as whooping cough wracks his body, has been released by his parents in an effort to save lives. Riley Hughes was only 32 days old when he succumbed to the disease. His parents have been campaigning to promote the importance of vaccinations, and they're hoping the video will strengthen their message.


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The heart-breaking video of a newborn baby struggling to breathe, as whooping cough wracks his body, has been released by his parents in an effort to save lives. Riley Hughes was only 32 days old when he succumbed to the disease. His parents have been campaigning to promote the importance of vaccinations, and they're hoping the video will strengthen their message.



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