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TravelVAX Vaccinations Clinic

Diphtheria - TravelVAX Vaccination Clinic receives all your travel vaccinations, medicines, and supplies in one stop. We are a one-stop travel clinic.

DIPHTHERIA

FACT

 An estimated 5-10% of people who get the infection will die from complications.

Diphtheria - TravelVAX Vaccination Clinic receives all your travel vaccinations, medicines, and supplies in one stop. We are a one-stop travel clinic.

RESPIRATORY

Person-to-person through close contact with someone infected with C. diphtheria or their possessions.

Diphtheria - TravelVAX Vaccination Clinic receives all your travel vaccinations, medicines, and supplies in one stop. We are a one-stop travel clinic.

4,778 CASES

Worldwide annually (estimated).

Diphtheria - TravelVAX Vaccination Clinic receives all your travel vaccinations, medicines, and supplies in one stop. We are a one-stop travel clinic.

SYMPTOMS

Mild fever (rarely >38.3ºC), sore throat, difficulty swallowing, malaise, loss of appetite, and if the larynx is involved, hoarseness.

Diphtheria - TravelVAX Vaccination Clinic receives all your travel vaccinations, medicines, and supplies in one stop. We are a one-stop travel clinic.

SEVERE CASE:

Psuedo-membranes from in the throat, tonsils, pharynx, and larynx causing a potentially fatal obstruction of the airway and breathing difficulties.

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Precautions against diphtheria, including good hygiene measures and vaccination should be considered:

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  • Ensure diphtheria vaccinations are up-to-date or obtain a booster if traveling to endemic areas.

  • Regular and thorough hand hygiene.

  • Minimize contact with people showing symptoms of respiratory illness.

  • Avoid sharing personal items such as eating/drinking utensils, toothbrush and towels.

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