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Kimberley diphtheria rates more than triple in a month after 50-year eradication
Diphtheria cases in Western Australia's Kimberley region have surged to 27 in one month, more than tripling from seven. This outbreak, unprecedented in over 50 years, has prompted the state government to initiate booster vaccinations and contact tracing efforts. Public health officials are addressing the situation as an urgent concern amid low vaccination rates and limited healthcare access.
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