October 3, 2025

Resurgence of diphtheria cases in India: where are we lacking?

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Outbreaks reveal a shift to older ages for diphtheria, suggesting urgent need to enhance immunization and booster doses.

Diphtheria cases are resurging in India, affecting older children, adolescents, and adults.
Recent outbreaks highlight a shift in age demographics, emphasizing the need for improved vaccination strategies.
Plugging gaps in routine immunization is critical to prevent severe complications from diphtheria.
Inclusion of booster doses in national vaccination data is urgently required to address public health risks.

D. Sagar (2024) studied this question.

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