High-risk groups
Diphtheria is very rare in Australia. People at increased risk of diphtheria include:
Anyone exposed to a person infected with diphtheria
Anyone who has not been immunised
People who have immune system problems
People living in unhygienic and crowded conditions
Travellers to particular areas known to harbour diphtheria such as South-East Asia, Russia and surrounding countries, Baltic countries and Eastern European countries.