Maternal Tdap Vaccination Protects Youngest Infants From Pertussis
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 -- Introduction of a tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination during pregnancy can protect the youngest infants from pertussis, according to a study published online Feb. 6 in JAMA... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 8, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Diphtheria: public health control and management in England, UKHSA (updated 6th February 2023)
Guidelines on the control of diphtheria in England including investigation and management of cases and close contacts.
6 February 2023Updated clearance swabs testing information on page 11 in the ' Supplementary guidance for cases and outbreaks in asylum seeker accommodation settings ' .
1 February 2023Updated ' Supplementary guidance for cases and outbreaks in asylum seeker accommodation settings ' . (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - February 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
CDC: Maternal Tdap Vaccine Reduced Whooping Cough in Newborns
(MedPage Today) -- Since its implementation 12 years ago, the maternal tetanus, reduced diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine has contributed to a decrease in pertussis among the youngest infants.
Following the implementation of the... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - February 6, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Nigeria: What You Need to Know About Diphtheria
[Premium Times] Worldwide, the incidence of diphtheria has reduced dramatically in the past five decades, thanks to widespread immunisation using a diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccine. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - February 1, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Nigeria: Factsheet - What You Should Know About the Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria
[Africa Check] An outbreak of diphtheria, a serious disease that is especially harmful to children, has been confirmed in Nigeria. But what is diphtheria, and what leads to its spread? (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 31, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Nigeria: What You Should Know About the Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria
[Africa Check] An outbreak of diphtheria, a serious disease that is especially harmful to children, has been confirmed in Nigeria. But what is diphtheria, and what leads to its spread? (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 31, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Nigeria: Diphtheria - Why Childhood Immunisation Is Crucial
[Leadership] Diphtheria, a serious bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium species has been reported in about four states across the country. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 30, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Nigeria: 38 Deaths 'Ve Occurred Out of 123 Diphtheria Cases Recorded in Nigeria, Says NCDC
[Vanguard] NO fewer than 38 persons have died out of the 123 diphtheria cases recorded in Nigeria so far, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has said. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 24, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Nigeria: Diphtheria - Nigeria Records 123 Infections, 38 Deaths
[Premium Times] According to NCDC, diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection caused by the bacterium called Corynebacterium species that affects the nose, throat and sometimes, the skin of an individual. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 24, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Nigeria: Diphtheria - Kano, 3 Others Record 123 Cases, 38 Deaths
[Leadership] Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said the country has recorded 123 cases of diphtheria in Kano, Lagos, Yobe and Osun States with 38 deaths in three of the states. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 24, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Nigeria: Osun Records First Confirmed Case of Diphtheria Disease
[Premium Times] The case was recorded in the Ilesa East Local Government area of Osun State. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 24, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Nigeria: Kano Confirms Outbreak of Diphtheria in 13 Local Govts
[Premium Times] The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Aminu Tsanyawa, stated this at a briefing on Diphtheria and Lassa fever outbreaks in the state on Saturday. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 23, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Nigeria: Towards Checking the Spread of Diphtheria
[Leadership] The Kano State commissioner for health, Dr Aminu Tsanyawa, recently confirmed the outbreak of the deadly diphtheria disease which is reported to have killed no fewer than 25 persons in the state. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 21, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Nigeria: Nigeria Confirms Outbreak of New Infection, Records 25 Deaths
[Premium Times] NCDC listed symptoms of diphtheria to include fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, red eyes (conjunctivitis) and neck swelling. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 20, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Nigeria: Throat Disease Kills 25 in Kano
[Vanguard] Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr Aminu Tsanyawa, yesterday, confirmed the outbreak of the deadly Diphtheria disease, which is reported to have killed no fewer than 25 persons in the state. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 20, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
