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A diphtheria outbreak has been declared in Sandakan.
Aug 08, 2017
A diphtheria outbreak has been declared in Sandakan, Sabah following the death of a 9-year-old boy from the disease.
The foreigner died 2 weeks ago, but the case was only officially confirmed last Friday.
Reports say the victim was not immunised.
According to the NST, 2 people living with the deceased have been treated for mild diphtheria symptoms.
Picture credit: vaccines.procon.org
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