Diphtheria

Diphtheria is a bacterial infection spread by nasal droplets such as occurs with coughing or sneezing.

Features include a severe sore throat, swollen glands, and swallowing and breathing may become difficult.
The diphtheria vaccine, which is combined with tetanus and pertussis vaccines, is a routine NHMRC vaccination in Australia that may need to be boosted before any trip.

Detailed information on preparing for your trip is available in The Traveller’s Pocket Medical Guide and International Certificate of Vaccination and during a travel consultation with a Travel Clinics Australia doctor.
Call 1300 369 359	to make an appointment at a clinic (click here to find one near you) OR
Call 1900 969 359*	for our travel health information hotline.
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