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Child dies from diphtheria in Italy

Italy
First seen: Aug 22, 2026, 4:31 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 22, 2026, 7:01 AM UTC

A child in Palermo has died from diphtheria and was reportedly unvaccinated. Headlines link the case to suspected vaccine-opposed parents.

Diphtheria can pose a wider public-health risk where vaccination coverage is low.

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