Diphtheria Basics
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Overview
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Diphtheria fact sheet with general information about diphtheria, including symptoms, complications, tests, vaccination and treatment.
- About Diphtheria
- General information from the CDC about diphtheria, including transmission, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Also includes photos and kid-friendly fact sheet
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Reporting
- All individual cases of diphtheria should be reported to the Georgia Department of Public Health. Find out more about Reporting Diphtheria
- Information collected on diphtheria cases is included in the
GDPH Diphtheria Case Report Form
- All individual cases of diphtheria should be reported to the Georgia Department of Public Health. Find out more about Reporting Diphtheria
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Vaccine Information
- Talk to your doctor and visit the Georgia Immunization Program website to learn more about vaccines for you and your family
- The Diphtheria Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) includes a description of the disease, who should get the vaccine and when, who should not be vaccinated, and potential side effects.
- Visit the Georgia Immunization Program website to find a copy of the VIS in a language other than English.