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Australia is battling its worst diphtheria outbreak in decades. But vaccines could curb it

By Archana Koirala, Paediatrician and Infectious Diseases Specialist; Clinical Researcher, University of Sydney
Bianca Middleton, Senior Research Fellow, Global and Tropical Health Division, Menzies School of Health Research

Since January, Australia has recorded more than 220 diphtheria cases. Experts say waning vaccination rates are contributing to this historic outbreak.

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