Diphtheria vaccination
Diphtheria is a life-threatening bacterial infection in the throat and nose area. The diphtheria vaccination provides protection against it.
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- Diphtheria is an infection of the throat and nose.
- The disease is usually transmitted via droplets, rarely through the skin.
- Diphtheria is caused by bacteria that are found all over the world. The pathogen produces a potent toxin that can cause permanent damage to organs such as the heart and liver.
- In Switzerland, a combination vaccine is used. The vaccine also provides protection against whooping cough and tetanus. Another vaccine also protects against polio and hepatitis B.
- The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) recommends this vaccination to all adults in Switzerland.
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