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On 19 November 2017 the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported 118 cases (including 10 deaths) of suspected diphtheria in Yemen from 13 August to 4 November 2017. Of these cases, 103 were reported from Ibb Governorate with the rest being reported from Abyan, Aden, Aljawf, Ameran, Dhamar, Hajjah, Mareb, Sadaah and Taiz. The majority of cases had no vaccination history, or were incompletely vaccinated.
Ensure British Vaccination Schedule complete for all travellers including booster doses in 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.