Have you had your diphtheria vaccines? Here's why it matters
- Written by Meru Sheel, Epidemiologist | Senior Lecturer, University of Sydney
The diphtheria vaccine is safe and effective.Palookpook/Shutterstock
An adult from the north coast of New South Wales is the latest Australian to be diagnosed with the deadly infectious disease, diphtheria. The patient, who was diagnosed on Monday, is being treated with antibiotics and health authorities have followed up all contacts.
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