Travel Clinic
Diphtheria
Diphtheria a is highly infectious bacterial infection which can be fatal. Diphtheria is typically spread by coughing and sneezing, close contact with infected people or contaminated clothes and bedding. There is a safe and effective vaccine. Diphtheria can cause nose and throat infections: a tough ‘leathery’ grey/yellow membrane develops, that affects the soft palate, tonsils and throat. Lymph glands become swollen, prominent and tender, producing a ‘bull neck’. Symptoms include sore throat, difficulty and/or pain on swallowing, husky voice, fever, cough, headache and, if there is airway obstruction, breathing difficulties.
Price
£40
Doses
1
Ages
6 - 85
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Symptoms
Diphtheria can cause nose and throat infections: a tough ‘leathery’ grey/yellow membrane develops, that affects the soft palate, tonsils and throat. Lymph glands become swollen, prominent and tender, producing a ‘bull neck’. Symptoms include sore throat, difficulty and/or pain on swallowing, husky voice, fever, cough, headache and, if there is airway obstruction, breathing difficulties.
Prevention
People can carry the diphtheria bacterium harmlessly in the nose and throat (‘carriers’). The diphtheria bacterium is spread when an infected person (patient or carrier) talks, coughs or sneezes small droplets containing infectious agents into the air. The droplets in the air may be breathed in by those nearby. The diphtheria bacterium is also spread by indirect contact with hands, tissues or other articles soiled by nose and throat discharges, or by indirect contact with skin sores.
Contact Us
Call 01225 432230 for more information and to book an appointment.
(Please note we are unable to answer clinical or destination-specific questions on the Phone. Any questions about vaccine need/recommendations etc will be answered in the consultation by our Pharmacists.)