Australia's largest diphtheria outbreak prompts $7.2m federal vaccine blitz | ABC NEWS

The federal government has unveiled a $7.2 million package for more diphtheria vaccines, as it tries to stem the spread of the disease.

Diphtheria was once considered almost eradicated, but there have been 230 cases reported this year.
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