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Mass vaccination to prevent diphtheria had already started in the Western countries since the Twenties, so it had ceased to be a very common disease in the US and Europe. In countries that had no vaccination program it remained a common children's disease. Only in Europe after the outbreak of WW II, there was an outbreak in 1943 with a million cases and about 50,000 deaths.
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∙ 6y agoDiphtheria was very common until the 1940's, when the vaccine became widely used and started to help people avoid getting this fatal disease.
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How common was diphtheria in the 1940?
Only 1person had it in the entire world
Why is diphtheria so common in the un United States?
Diphtheria is not common on the United States.
Is the word diphtheria a proper noun?
No, the noun 'diphtheria' is a common noun, a word for any instance of diphtheria.
How common was diphtheria in 1940s?
There were between 16,000 and 18,000 cases of diphtheria in the United States in 1940. By 1952 the number of cases per year had dropped significantly and they continued to drop. Widespread use of the DPT vaccine began in 1940. For more information visit http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/downloads/06-dip.pdf
What is a common name for diphtheria?
Diphtheria is an infectioncaused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
Who are the most common victums of diphtheria?
In areas where it is still common, children are most affected.
What is the most common victims it preys upon in corybacterium diphtheria?
no
Who is at risk to get diphtheria?
In areas where it is still common, children are most affected.
Who is most likely to catch diphtheria?
In areas where it is still common, children are most affected.
Who does diphtheria most commonly attack?
In areas where it is still common, children are most affected.
What was a common child disease during the gold rush?
diphtheria and TB reigned supreme
Who is most susceptible person to diphtheria?
In areas where it is still common, children are most affected.
