A 2 year old baby from JB died of severe diphtheria because he was not vaccinated

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A 2-year-old baby has been suffering from severe diphtheria in Johor Bharu from not having been vaccinated since birth.

In a press release recently issued by the Ministry of Health, "A death occurred in the district of Johor Baru on 21^st February suspected of infection with diphtheria. "

"The cases concerned a child aged two years and one month."

Source: The Straits Times

According to Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah, Director General of the Ministry of Health, the child has never been vaccinated since birth, which has made him sick since April 16th.^th from February.

On the 18^th In February, the unfortunate child was taken to the hospital emergency unit and admitted to the pediatric neurological treatment unit for both respiratory support and diphtheria antitoxin treatment.

Source: Daily Excelsior

"Unfortunately, the child could not be saved and died on the 21st^st February 2019 due to severe diphtheria and organ failure. "

"Detection tests on throat specimens showed the presence of Corynebacterium Diphtheriae bacteria."

In the near future, Dr. Noor Hisham said that the Ministry would seek to take proactive measures to combat the spread of infection by tracking active cases in sensitive areas, ensuring awareness and awareness of the disease. health education.

Source: The Straits Times

The ministry has also advised the public to be on the lookout for infectious diseases that can be prevented through immunization, such as diphtheria, measles, whooping cough and many others.

"Make sure your child is immune. Vaccination is an effective and safe way to prevent diseases. "

He added that failure to vaccinate would not only pose a threat to the child but also to other children.

Source: The bridgehead

Dr. Noor Hisham explained that in 2019, only one case of diphtheria had been recorded, with a total of 18 confirmed cases reported the previous year.

Of the 18 cases reported, five resulted in death, with four of the victims not having been vaccinated.

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