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Diphtheria Outbreak Declared in Australias Northern Territory: Health Officials Urge Vaccination

Health officials in Australias Northern Territory have declared a diphtheria outbreak, with four recent cases reported in Darwin and Alice Springs. This is the first such outbreak in twenty-six years. Contact tracing is ongoing, and officials assure the public that the risk remains low. Diphtheria, once a deadly disease for children, is now preventable with vaccines. Symptoms range from sore throats and fever to breathing issues or slow-healing sores. Authorities urge everyone to check their vaccination records and get protected, as kids receive free combination vaccines and adults should update every ten years. Staying up to date with vaccinations helps keep rare outbreaks in check.

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