The Tdap vaccine provides essential protection against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis, playing a critical role in ...

Diphtheria was first named in 1826, but it has existed for a lot longer. It used to be a major problem in the U.S. until the vaccine was developed and put into use in the 1920s.

The Edo State Government has confirmed the detection of 15 suspected cases of diphtheria, with six individuals testing ...

When RFK Jr. announced he would cut funds from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, he cited "vaccine safety," referring to a 2017 ...

What is DTaP, Tdap vaccine? DTaP and Tdap are combination vaccines that protect against tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough. DTaP is given to infants and young children, whereas Tdap is ...

Edo State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole has disclosed that three (3) deaths have been recorded from Diphtheria ...

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the country is ending support for the international vaccine alliance Gavi.

Edo State is witnessing a rise in suspected diphtheria cases, raising alarm over an apparent shortage of vaccines to contain ...

"Vaccines are a safe and effective way that individuals can protect themselves, their families and our community against many ...

For many Nigerian children, a routine vaccine can mean the difference between life and death. Yet, thousands remain unprotected, as diphtheria, a preventable ...

The diphtheria vaccine is part of the pentavalent vaccine, and the toxoid is given as part of this vaccine to children. So, most of those who got infected were not vaccinated.