Tag Archive for PRO/EDR> Diphtheria – Americas (02): PAHO, Dominican Republic, Haiti, lapses/vaccination coverage
PRO/EDR> Diphtheria – Americas (02): PAHO, Dominican Republic, Haiti, lapses/vaccination coverage
Diphtheria -- Dominican RepublicIn a follow-up on the diphtheria situation on the island of Hispaniola, the 2 countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic have now seen 23 total confirmed cases to date. The Dominican Republic with 12 confirmed cases including 9 deaths, and Haiti has seen 11 confirmed cases including 2 deaths.Vaccination coverage for both countries is below where it needs to be: In Haiti, since 1980, DTP3 [3rd diphtheria- tetanus toxoid-pertussis] coverage has been less than 95%, Read more [...]
