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Welcome to MyVaccs Diseases. This page allows you to find quick,
concise information on certain travel related diseases. Please select
a disease from the list below.

Disease Info

Diseases	Diphtheria
Anthrax Chicken Pox Cholera Diphtheria Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Human Papillomavirus Influenza Japanese Encephalitis B Lyme Disease Measles Meningococcal Infection Mumps Pertussis (whooping cough) Pneumococcal Infection Polio Rabies Rubella Smallpox Swine Flu Tetanus Tick-Borne Encephalitis Tuberculosis Typhoid Yellow Fever	The Disease Diphtheria is caused by infection with the Corynebacterium Diphtheriae bacteria. It is a contagious, droplet spread disease; close personal contact with infected individuals may lead to the breathing in of the droplets causing the disease. Symptoms include: fatigue, fever, a mild sore throat and problems swallowing. In some cases the disease can cause skin infections and even lead to death.
Distribution The incidence of Diptheria has decreased significantly over the last 50-75 years in the Western World due to the high uptake of the childhood vaccine. The disease however remains a problem in developing countries such as most of Sub-Saharan Africa, parts of South-East Asia and South America.
Vaccination Most people in developed countries will have started a primary vaccination course at a young age in accordance with individual country policy. It is essential that individuals check they have fully completed programs. Booster vaccinations for diphtheria are widely available. In general a completed diphtheria vaccination program will require a booster every 7-10 years. Individual cases may vary.
Notes for Travellers Vaccination is especially advised for visits to endemic areas when mixing with the local population (e.g. health workers or teachers) and these groups should also receive ten yearly boosters of the low dose vaccine.
Related information Always remember to check your personal circumstances and those of your family with a medical professional prior to vaccination and travel. MyVaccs is unable to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided on these pages and is unable to provide detailed information on the risks/side effects of vaccinations. For further information please visit The World Health Organisation: www.who.int/en/ or the NHS: www.nhs.uk

Diseases

Diphtheria

The Disease

Diphtheria is caused by infection with the Corynebacterium Diphtheriae bacteria. It is a contagious, droplet spread disease; close personal contact with infected individuals may lead to the breathing in of the droplets causing the disease. Symptoms include: fatigue, fever, a mild sore throat and problems swallowing. In some cases the disease can cause skin infections and even lead to death.

Distribution

The incidence of Diptheria has decreased significantly over the last 50-75 years in the Western World due to the high uptake of the childhood vaccine. The disease however remains a problem in developing countries such as most of Sub-Saharan Africa, parts of South-East Asia and South America.

Vaccination

Most people in developed countries will have started a primary vaccination course at a young age in accordance with individual country policy. It is essential that individuals check they have fully completed programs. Booster vaccinations for diphtheria are widely available. In general a completed diphtheria vaccination program will require a booster every 7-10 years. Individual cases may vary.

Notes for Travellers

Vaccination is especially advised for visits to endemic areas when mixing with the local population (e.g. health workers or teachers) and these groups should also receive ten yearly boosters of the low dose vaccine.

Related information

Always remember to check your personal circumstances and those of your family with a medical professional prior to vaccination and travel. MyVaccs is unable to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided on these pages and is unable to provide detailed information on the risks/side effects of vaccinations. For further information please visit The World Health Organisation: www.who.int/en/ or the NHS: www.nhs.uk

The materials on this Website are for general information only and are in no circumstances a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always consult your GP or other healthcare professional on any vaccinations or other healthcare matters, and before travelling abroad. You should not delay in contacting your GP or healthcare professional because of information accessed through the Website. All vaccination information provided on the Website is to complement a fully completed routine childhood vaccination schedule in line with current recommendations for life in Britain.

Vaccinations do not protect against the majority of health problems encountered by travellers and extra care and preventative measures must always be taken. This Website is not in any way related to or regulated by the National Health Service or any other health authority. We strongly recommend you keep a copy of any information you upload to the Website – your Myvaccs Profile is intended to complement (not replace) your existing personal and NHS health records.