Cases of #diphtheria reduce significantly when there is widesp | Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

Cases of #diphtheria reduce significantly when there is widespread immunisation.

Those with a higher risk of infection include:
Children & adults who have not received a dose of the diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccine
People living in crowded environments & areas with poor sanitation
Healthcare workers & those exposed to cases of diphtheria

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