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Diphtheria outbreak in Australia: Health officials are battling the biggest diphtheria outbreak in decades, with over 130 cases in the Northern Territory and dozens more in other states. The disease, which spreads through coughs and sneezes and can cause severe breathing problems, is disproportionately affecting Indigenous Australians. Experts blame a dip in vaccination rates for the resurgence and emphasize the importance of vaccination as the most effective way to prevent and control the spread of diphtheria. Vaccination is free for children and recommended for adults as a booster every ten years.

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