The first confirmed case of diphtheria in Spain has been reported with 92 cases across Europe since January 2023.
Cases have been reported in Germany (57), the Netherlands (13), Belgium (6), Czechia (6), Latvia (3), Slovenia (3), Norway (1), Slovakia (1), Spain (1), and Sweden (1). Read more
Advice for travellers
Diphtheria is caught by coming into contact with droplets from the respiratory tract of an infected person—particularly spread by coughing or sneezing. If the disease is cutaneous, it can be spread by coming into contact with the wounds or lesions of an infected person. Read more on Diphtheria
Before you travel, call Travelvax Australia’s telephone advisory service on 1300 360 164 (toll-free from landlines) for country-specific advice and information. You can also make an appointment at your nearest Travelvax clinic to obtain vaccinations, medication to prevent or treat illness, and accessories for your journey.