Health Advice for Travellers Swiss Expert Committee for Travel Medicine
Health Advice for Travellers Swiss Expert Committee for Travel Medicine
Health Advice for Travellers Swiss Expert Committee for Travel Medicine
In early September 2023, the Guinean Ministry of Health informed WHO of a diphtheria outbreak in the country. From July 4 to October 13, 2023, a total of 538 diphtheria cases were reported in the Kankan region of central eastern Guinea. The largest proportion of reported cases was in the 1-4 year age group.
In addition to full basic diphtheria immunization, persons traveling to or working in a country with diphtheria outbreaks should receive booster vaccinations at 10-year intervals.
