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NT Diphtheria Outbreak: Cases Decline After Vaccine Blitz, One Death Confirmed

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Northern Territory reports 163 diphtheria cases, with 1 death confirmed, after vaccinating over 10,000 residents, seeing a decline in new cases from 22 to 9 weekly.

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Northern Territory reports 163 diphtheria cases, with 1 death confirmed, after vaccinating over 10,000 residents, seeing a decline in new cases from 22 to 9 weekly.

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