Health

Unvaccinated 8-year-old child dies of diphtheria in Greece

Greece’s medical community was shocked following the news that an 8-year-old child died of diphtheria on Wednesday (27 November), a disease that has been eradicated for 30 years now.

The last death of a child due to diphtheria was reported 30 years ago. [Shutterstock]

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Updated: 29-09-2024

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