Recent fatal cases of diphtheria in the EU have also reminded that individuals who are not immunised against diseases rarely seen remain at risk.
Samuti on hiljutised surmaga lõppenud difteeriajuhtumid ELis olnud meeldetuletuseks, et harvaesinevate nakkushaiguste vastu immuniseerimata isikuid on jätkuvalt ohus.