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Diphtheria vaccination

Diphtheria is a life-threatening bacterial infection in the throat and nose area. The diphtheria vaccination provides protection against it.

  • Dauer: 10 Minuten
  • CHF 25.00 (exkl. Impfstoff)

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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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