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The European Commission reports 549 suspected cases of diphtheria (including 9 deaths) among Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazaar. Congestion, low vaccination coverage and poor sanitation are assisting spread of infection and the number of cases is expected to double every three to five days. The outbreak is expected to peak around New Year.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and other agencies have implemented a diphtheria task force to coordinate case management, vaccination, contact tracing and laboratory testing.
Ensure British Vaccination Schedule complete for all travellers including booster doses as teenagers.
Travellers should be aware of:
Vaccination should be considered under the following circumstances and is dependent on the individual risk assessment:
For further information see Diphtheria.