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Diphtheria is an upper respiratory tract illness characterized by sore throat, low-grade fever, and an adherent membrane (a pseudomembrane) on the tonsil(s), pharynx, and/or nose. A milder form of diphtheria can be limited to the skin. It is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, an aerobic Gram-positive bacterium. Diphtheria is a highly contagious disease spread by direct physical contact or breathing the secretions of those infected. Diphtheria was once quite common, but has now largely b ...
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Diphtheria News Headlines
- Repeat whooping cough shots safe for teens
Reuters - Fri, 22 Dec 2006 06:51 EST
- Vital Signs: Immunization: Childhood PCB Exposure May Weaken Vaccinations
New York Times - Tue, 05 Sep 2006 04:00 EST
- Indonesia Earthquake: Concerns About Post-operative Infections - WHO Sets Up Mechanism For Post- Operative Management
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 07 Jun 2006 07:00 EST
- European Medicines Agency recommends suspension of Hexavac vaccine
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 25 Sep 2005 02:00 EST
- Don''t Wait - Vaccinate!
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 01 Aug 2005 04:00 EST
- Booster vaccine that includes protection against pertussis (whooping cough) shows promise
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 02 Jun 2005 06:00 EST
- U. Iowa finding speeds up immunization booster schedule
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 12 Jun 2005 06:00 EST
- Society for Adolescent Medicine Statement on the FDA Licensure of Adacel Vaccine
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 12 Jun 2005 06:00 EST
- Whooping Cough, FDA approves new combination vaccine
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 11 Jun 2005 01:00 EST
- New combination vaccine found to boost cough immunity in teens and adults
The Earth Times - Mon, 06 Jun 2005 03:52 EST
- Whooping Cough Shot Targets Youths, Adults
WebMD - Thu, 02 Jun 2005 08:26 EST
- FDA Approves Whooping Cough Shot for Teens
WebMD - Tue, 03 May 2005 09:53 EST
- FDA approves Boostrix® vaccine for adolescents against pertussis (whooping cough)
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 03 May 2005 06:00 EST
- Tenn. Probes Potential Case of Diphtheria
ABC News - Thu, 31 Mar 2005 05:45 EST

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