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Diphtheria cases surge in Australia, with over 220 reported this year, primarily in the Northern Territory. Health officials urge rapid vaccination to contain the outbreak. The federal government allocates $7.2 million for boosting vaccination efforts, but some leaders criticize the slow response. Diphtherias severe impact, especially in remote communities, necessitates checking vaccination records and getting boosters. A suspected death in the Northern Territory underscores the seriousness of the outbreak. The focus is on implementing the new funding and increasing vaccination rates to manage and contain the outbreak.

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