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Australia’s Biggest Diphtheria Outbreak in Decades Exposes Gaps in Vaccination and Rural Care
Key Takeaways
- Australia has recorded 230 diphtheria cases and one related adult death this year.
- Most cases are in remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory and Western Australia.
- Health experts point to weak booster uptake, staffing shortages, crowded housing and misinformation as likely contributors.
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DT Editorial Team··via newscientist.com