100 year old Threat Returns: Unvaccinated Child Contracts Diphtheria in Australia

A two-year-old child from northern New South Wales, Australia, has contracted diphtheria, a disease thought to have been eradicated from the area for over a century. The child, who was unvaccinated, is currently in a critical condition in a Queensland hospital. Diphtheria, a highly contagious bacterial disease, can be spread through air or contact with infected surfaces. The medical team is providing the child with antitoxin, medication, and respiratory support, while close contacts have received antibiotics and immunizations to curb the spread of the infection. Health authorities are urging parents to ensure their children's vaccinations are up-to-date.

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