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Diphtheria

The Diphtheria Guide for Health Care Professionals is designed to help health care providers manage suspected cases of diphtheria. This document also outlines reporting requirements for health care providers and the process for ordering and returning Diphtheria Antitoxin in Ontario. Health care providers should review the Diphtheria Guide for Health Care Professionals before contacting the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to order Diphtheria Antitoxin.

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