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Cases of diphtheria have been reported in Punjab state in the northeast of Pakistan. The peak season for the infection begins in October and to date, 22 cases including 3 fatalities have been reported since June 2015. Cases have been identified in the following areas: Lahore city (7), Sheikhupora city (6), Okara city (4), Gujranawala and Hafizabad (2 cases each).
Of the cases, 45% were unimmunised with a further 13% partially immunised.
It should be confirmed that children have received their recommended doses of diphtheria vaccine according to the UK childhood schedule. It is recommended that travellers to Pakistan have a diphtheria booster (or course) if not already protected.
