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Diphtheria: Factsheet for people seeking protection

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Below you will find information on diphteria so that you can protect yourself and others. Diphteria is a serious infectious disease that can still be deadly. In the asylum centre you may come into contact with someone who has diphteria. Or perhaps you came into contact with an infected person during your journey without realising it.

Below you will find information on diphteria so that you can protect yourself and others. Diphteria is a serious infectious disease that can still be deadly. In the asylum centre you may come into contact with someone who has diphteria. Or perhaps you came into contact with an infected person during your journey without realising it.

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