diphtheria

West Virginia Legislation Could Allow Private Schools to Decide Their Own Vaccination Policies

A new vaccine bill passed West Virginia's Senate 18-12, and now awaits Gov. Jim Justice's approval before it can be signed into law.

March 11, 2024BY Stephen Katte
UK Saw ‘Sharp Increase’ in Diphtheria Cases Linked to Small Boat Crossings

Diptheria cases in the UK have surged over the past year, linked to illegal immigrants crossing the English Channel ...

April 13, 2023BY Lily Zhou
Immigrants With Diphtheria Symptoms to Be Isolated: UK Minister

Britain's immigration minister has told MPs that any immigrants arriving in the country with symptoms of diphtheria will ...

November 29, 2022BY Dan Warren
UK Authorities: Risk of Diphtheria ‘Very Low’ Despite Suspected Rise Among Illegal Immigrants

Britain’s health secretary has said that the risk of the public contracting diphtheria is "very low," despite a ...

November 28, 2022BY Dan Warren