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Australia is battling its worst diphtheria outbreak in decades. But vaccines could curb it
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Australia is experiencing its worst diphtheria outbreak in decades with over 220 cases recorded since January across four states, prompting health authorities to urge vaccination as a preventive measure.
Australia is battling its worst diphtheria outbreak in decades. But vaccines could curb it
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Health authorities are urging people to get vaccinated, as a potentially deadly infection spreads across four Australian states.
Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by the toxin-producing bacteria, Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It spreads through contact with an infected person’s bodily fluids – such as droplets produced from coughing or sneezing – or skin sores.
Since January, Australia has recorded more than 220 diphtheria cases, in the worst outbreak the country’s seen
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