Tag: diphtheria

Manila Health Dep’t appeals to parents to have their kids vaccinated after confirming diphtheria death

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tLZggos9NQ&feature=youtu.be   (Eagle News) – The Manila Health Department again appealed to the public to have their children, specially babies, vaccinated in health centers following the death of a 10-year old elementary student due to diphtheria. The death of a Grade 4 student studying at the Zamora Elementary School also prompted health officials to conduct prophylactic treatment for students who had contact with the victim. The victim first complained of fever and sore throat while […]

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Indonesia vaccinates millions to halt deadly diphtheria outbreak

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) — Millions of Indonesian children are being vaccinated this week as the country responds to a widespread diphtheria outbreak that has killed dozens, officials said Monday. Some eight million children and teenagers across the Southeast Asian nation will receive the shot to prevent further spread of the disease which is caused by a bacterial infection. It can lead to breathing difficulties, heart failure, paralysis, and even death if left untreated. Widespread incidents of the […]

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