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Local diphtheria outbreak detected in Latvia
Today, 9:25
Update today, 13:41
Authors: Eng.LSM.lv (Latvian Public Broadcasting)
A local outbreak of diphtheria has been detected in Latvia, the Children's Clinical University Hospital (BKUS) said in a release on September 9.
Thanks to good vaccination rates, Latvia had been able to maintain a nearly diphtheria-free zone for years. Between 2009 and 2023, 122 cases of the deadly disease were recorded, ten of which proved fatal.
Unfortunately, Latvia has unvaccinated children and adults, so a localized outbreak of diphtheria started last week. Doctors at the Children's Hospital are urging you to check that all family members have been vaccinated and received all boosters. If not, this should be done immediately. If the first symptoms of the disease appear, immediate medical attention should be sought, and isolation and testing are mandatory for all contacts.
All four children admitted to Children's Hospital last week were not vaccinated. It is not yet possible to say how serious the consequences of the disease will be for their health and future lives if they survive...
Local diphtheria outbreak detected in Latvia
Today, 9:25
Update today, 13:41
Authors: Eng.LSM.lv (Latvian Public Broadcasting)
A local outbreak of diphtheria has been detected in Latvia, the Children's Clinical University Hospital (BKUS) said in a release on September 9.
Thanks to good vaccination rates, Latvia had been able to maintain a nearly diphtheria-free zone for years. Between 2009 and 2023, 122 cases of the deadly disease were recorded, ten of which proved fatal.
Unfortunately, Latvia has unvaccinated children and adults, so a localized outbreak of diphtheria started last week. Doctors at the Children's Hospital are urging you to check that all family members have been vaccinated and received all boosters. If not, this should be done immediately. If the first symptoms of the disease appear, immediate medical attention should be sought, and isolation and testing are mandatory for all contacts.
All four children admitted to Children's Hospital last week were not vaccinated. It is not yet possible to say how serious the consequences of the disease will be for their health and future lives if they survive...