Protecting yourself against diphtheria (leaflet)

Series : Immunisation

Published : February 2023
Page Length : 4
Format : Booklet A5
Supplier : N/A
Publisher : Public Health England

Everyone arriving to claim asylum in the UK is currently being offered a dose of a diphtheria-containing vaccine and a course of antibiotics (called azithromycin), to reduce the risk of diphtheria and some other infections. This is after a number of cases have been detected in centres for asylum seekers in both Kent and in other parts of the UK. This leaflet should be given to everyone who receives the treatment and vaccine.