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A MUM told last night how her newborn baby nearly died after GPs failed to diagnose her with whooping cough three times.

Aimee Webber, 26, was told daughter Poppy had a chest infection.

But when a GP later heard the babys distinctive cough she realised it was the killer virus. Aimee said: The doctor just looked so alarmed. She said, I think its whooping cough and I just burst into tears.

Suffering ... Aimee Webber with baby Poppy

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Care assistant Aimee and police officer husband Rob, 26, were told to rush Poppy to Southend University Hospital in Essex. Medics were horrified to discover that one of her lungs had collapsed.

As she fought for her life, Poppy suffered shocking water retention making her DOUBLE in size. Now three months old, she is still suffering but doctors hope she will make a full recovery.

Aimee, of Southend added: We can only pray that she doesnt pick up any infections because her immune system is so weak.

We just hope she will get better and not have any long-term effects.

Parents have been warned to be on guard against the virus, which has killed 13 babies this year in the biggest outbreak for two decades.

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