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Santé·23.05.2026Résumé IA
Vaccination alone insufficient for WA diphtheria outbreak, state seeks federal aid
Western Australia is seeking federal support to combat a diphtheria outbreak, with over 220 cases nationally and 85 in WA, primarily in the Kimberley region. Vaccination efforts are underway but focus on preventing severe symptoms rather than transmission, prompting calls for increased resources and community outreach.
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