Vaccination will save from diphtheria, all regions of Ukraine have enough quality vaccines - Ministry of Health

All regions of Ukraine have enough quality diphtheria vaccines for all 

But if you ignore the possibility of vaccination, you should know that almost 20% of unvaccinated patients die, even despite timely treatment.

According to the Center for Public Health of Ukraine, mortality from diphtheria  is higher among children under 5 and adults over 40.

For reference

Diphtheria is a dangerous infectious disease that mainly affects the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract and skin, and in case of complications, the heart, nervous system, and kidneys.

The causative agent of diphtheria (the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae) is transmitted by coughing, sneezing, kissing, contact with surfaces contaminated with the pathogen, household items (dishes, toys, etc.), as well as contaminated food and water.

You can get infected both from a person with diphtheria and from a person who is a carrier of the infection without clinical signs of the disease.

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The following symptoms may appear 2-5 days after diphtheria infection:

• Gray or white film on the tonsils and throat (fibrinous films);
• Sore throat and hoarseness of voice;
  
• Ringing "barking" cough;
  
• Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck;
  
• Neck swelling;
  
• Shortness of breath;
  
• Nasal discharge;
  
• Fever and chills;
  
• Weakness and fatigue.
  

Treatment All patients with diphtheria are subject to mandatory emergency hospitalization - even with a mild case. Treatment includes anti-diphtheria serum, which inhibits diphtheria toxin in the blood, and antibacterial therapy.

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The Ministry of Health noted that vaccinated people can also get sick.

But they tolerate the disease much easier

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