Diphtheria

US immigrants have varied burden of preventable infectious diseases but low vaccine uptake, data reveal

One study found fairly high rates of flu, mumps, and hepatitis A, and the other found that only 28% of adults have been vaccinated against tetanus and diphtheria.

Mary Van Beusekom

Adults largely don't need tetanus, diphtheria vaccine boosters, researchers say

Childhood vaccination has ensured that diphtheria and tetanus are "incredibly rare," the authors say.

Mary Van Beusekom

Quick takes: CDC H5N1 screening guidance, diphtheria risk in Europe

The CDC advised clinicians to consider H5N1 avian flu in patients who have acute respiratory illness symptoms or conjunctivitis with relevant exposure, including to raw milk.

Lisa Schnirring

Largest diphtheria outbreak in Europe in 70 years transmitted along migration routes

The authors also identify a genetic link between the 2022 strain and an epidemic in Germany this year.

Stephanie Soucheray

CDC limits ordering of tetanus-diphtheria vaccine as it braces for shortage

The CDC recommends that healthcare providers use the Tdap vaccine rather than the Td vaccine in patients without a pertussis vaccine contraindication.

Mary Van Beusekom

Global childhood vaccination rates increase, but not to prepandemic levels

The number of zero-dose children (14.3 million) decreased 21%, from 18.1 million in 2021, but was still 11% higher than the 12.9 million in 2019.

Stephanie Soucheray

Deadly diphtheria outbreak reported in Guinea

The country struggles with low DPT vaccination levels, especially in the outbreak area.

Lisa Schnirring

Quick takes: Bangladesh dengue expansion, diphtheria in Nigeria, avian flu in sea lion in Uruguay

As Bangladesh's dengue outbreak spreads outside the capital, Nigeria battles another diphtheria wave and Uruguay reports its first H5 detection in a sea lion.

Lisa Schnirring