The National Health Department is urging parents to schedule their children for the Diphtheria vaccine if they have not already done so.
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases has recorded two positive cases of Diphtheria disease. The first case was detected in an adult in KwaZulu-Natal and the second in a child in the Western Cape.Department of Health Spokesperson, Foster Mohale, says: “Diphtheria is an uncommon, but vaccine-preventable serious infection caused by a toxin-producing bacterium called Corynebacterium diphtheria, which may lead to difficulty in breathing, heart rhythm problems, and even death.
South Africa has two cases of Diphtheria. It is a bacterial infection that spreads through droplets. Symptoms include sore throat, fever and swollen glands. Anyone with symptoms and suspected cases should seek medical attention. For info call 0800 029 999
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