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Diphtheria: Academy links low immunity to rising cases

The Academy of Medical Sciences has linked rising diphtheria cases in Nigeria to low immunity, with eight states accounting for 98% of over 10,000 cases. Read More: https://punchng.com/diphtheria-academy-links-low-immunity-to-rising-cases/

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