Now published in Peer Community Journal, #infections section: A global #Corynebacterium diphtheriae genomic framework sheds light on current #diphtheria reemergence https://doi.org/10.24072/pcjournal.307

Nigeria reports 579 confirmed #diphtheria cases in July. A total of 39 deaths were recorded among all confirmed cases (CFR: 6.7%).

📌From May 2022 through July 2023, NCDC reported 1,534 confirmed diphtheria cases.

📌A total of 137 deaths were recorded among all confirmed cases (CFR: 8.9%) for the above period.

📌Out of the 1,534 confirmed cases reported, 1,257 (81.9%) were NOT FULLY VACCINATED against diphtheria.

https://outbreaknewstoday.com/nigeria-reports-579-confirmed-diphtheria-cases-in-july-23160/

Nigeria #diphtheria update: 82% are unvaccinated

📌 Since December 2022, has been reported multiple diphtheria outbreaks. As of June 30th, 2023, there have been 798 confirmed diphtheria cases

📌 The majority (71.7%) of the 798 confirmed cases occurred among children aged 2 – 14 years. So far, a total of 80 deaths have been recorded among all confirmed cases (case fatality rate of 10.0%).

http://outbreaknewstoday.com/nigeria-diphtheria-update-82-are-unvaccinated-1st-case-in-abuja-92795/

#Latvia is again short of #diphtheria and #tetanus vaccines. The Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC) has refused to supply new #vaccine doses to family doctors, given that the vaccine manufacturer is having temporary production problems.

https://viabaltica.fi/latvia-shortage-of-diphtheria-tetanus-vaccines-reported/

Fine, now once again vaccinated for #tetanus, #diphtheria, and whooping cough (#pertussis) for another 10 years. Alas, they don't have a #vaccine for stupidity.

#Diphtheria alert issued in South Africa

📌Two laboratory-confirmed cases of toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae disease were in identified in April 2023. One was in the Western Cape in a child and the other in an adult in KwaZulu-Natal.

📌 These cases are a reminder that a drop in vaccine coverage (likely due to the pandemic) may lead to more cases and that C. diphtheriae may be circulating undetected in other provinces.

http://outbreaknewstoday.com/diphtheria-alert-issued-in-south-africa-43528/

In the WHO European Region as elsewhere, un- and under-vaccinated people remain at risk of contracting preventable diseases like #measles, #diphtheria and #polio.

Let’s work together to protect more children, adults - and their communities from vaccine-prevented diseases, allowing them to live happier, healthier lives.

#VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives

#EveryDoseCounts 💙 to protect you and those you love!

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Vaccines are not only for children!

Besides #COVID19 & #influenza, many countries recommend boosters for diseases such as #diphtheria or #tetanus for adults.

Stay up-to-date on #vaccines, talk to your GP!
https://bit.ly/EVIPSchedule

#VaccinesWork #UnitedInProtection #EIW2023

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ECDC_EU/status/1652309258091003907

#tetanus, #diphtheria, and #polio will soon be very common, if we stop vaccinating... #vaccination #vaccines

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65372941

Prenatal #tetanus-#diphtheria-acellular #pertussis #vaccine effectiveness at preventing #infant pertussis

📌Tdap vaccination in pregnancy between 27 and 36 weeks’ gestation is highly effective at protecting young infants from pertussis.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264410X23003420?dgcid=rss_sd_all

🇵🇭 Philippines report 20 #diphtheria cases to date

📌Health authorities in the Philippines have reported 20 total diphtheria cases through March 18

📌Six fatalities have been reported to date for a 30% case fatality rate

http://outbreaknewstoday.com/philippines-report-20-diphtheria-cases-to-date-567-increase-compared-to-2022/

Nigeria #diphtheria outbreak: More than 1,000 suspected cases reported from 21 states

📌 The majority (305 [78.4%]) of the confirmed cases occurred among children aged 2 – 14 years.

📌Only 60 (15.4%) out of 389 confirmed cases were fully vaccinated with a Diphtheria toxin-containing vaccine

http://outbreaknewstoday.com/nigeria-diphtheria-outbreak-more-than-1000-suspected-cases-reported-from-21-states-48069/

👉 Do you remember diphtheria? No?
These diseases still exist!
We are protected because we are vaccinated!

Venezuela: 3 #diphtheria cases confirmed in Bolívar State

http://outbreaknewstoday.com/venezuela-3-diphtheria-cases-confirmed-in-bolivar-state-96958/

Universal #Tetanus-#Diphtheria-#Pertussis #Vaccination During #Pregnancy: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

📌 Tdap vaccination during pregnancy is cost effective and reduces infant morbidity and mortality compared with no vaccination during pregnancy

https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/Abstract/9900/Universal_Tetanus_Diphtheria_Pertussis_Vaccination.700.aspx

👉 From January 1 through February 25, 2023, 133 #measles cases have been reported in 🇵🇭 Philippines ( up from the 20 cases reported during the same period in 2022)

📌Regions reporting the most cases include the National Capital Region (NCR) (24), Zamboanga Peninsula (24) and Calabarzon (20).

📌the Philippines also reports increases in multiple vaccine-preventable diseases during the first two months of 2023: #diphtheria, #rubella and #pertussis cases.

http://outbreaknewstoday.com/measles-cases-up-565-in-the-philippines-36807/

Nigeria #diphtheria outbreak update: More than 300 confirmed cases

📌A total of 89 deaths were recorded among all suspected cases, representing a case fatality rate of 12.3%. Of suspected cases, 313 cases were confirmed.

📌Children aged 2-14 years account for the majority of confirmed cases (85.2%). Only 43.2% of confirmed cases were fully vaccinated with a vaccine containing diphtheria toxin.

http://outbreaknewstoday.com/nigeria-diphtheria-outbreak-update-more-than-300-confirmed-cases-53006/

Nigeria: #Diphtheria death toll now 40, Only 12.5% of 216 confirmed cases fully vaccinated

(perhaps due to lack of vaccine?)

http://outbreaknewstoday.com/nigeria-diphtheria-death-toll-now-40-only-12-5-of-confirmed-cases-fully-vaccinated-44011/

Four children hospitalized with #diphtheria in Santo Domingo

📌 These are children ( age 2mo-4yr) from two different communities, implying an active outbreak in both communities.

📌 Diphtheria is a bacterial disease that causes respiratory tract and skin infections.

📌 Diphtheria bacteria make a toxin (poison) that kills healthy tissues in the respiratory system. If the toxin gets into the blood stream, it can cause heart, nerve, and kidney damage.

http://outbreaknewstoday.com/dominican-republic-four-children-hospitalized-with-diphtheria-in-santo-domingo-22937/

Why do we keep vaccinating for #diphtheria and #polio, diseases that are no longer here?

📌 "The reason is simple: these diseases are no longer scary thanks to vaccination. If we stopped vaccinating, we would quickly go back decades."

https://www.repubblica.it/salute/dossier/vaccini/2023/02/01/news/difterite_poliomielite_vaccini-386003741/?rss [ITA]

Nigeria #diphtheria outbreak: 111 confirmed cases, mostly in #children

📌 The majority (91.9%) of the confirmed cases occurred in those aged 2 – 14 years.

📌 Only 12 (10.8%) out of 111 confirmed cases were fully vaccinated with a diphtheria toxin-containing vaccine.

📌 A total of 22 deaths (CFR = 19.8%) were recorded among confirmed cases.

http://outbreaknewstoday.com/nigeria-diphtheria-outbreak-111-confirmed-cases-mostly-in-children-28485/