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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amy Gibbons

Migrants at Manston to be vaccinated against diphtheria following spike in cases

PA Wire

Migrants at the Manston processing centre will be vaccinated against diphtheria after dozens of cases of the highly contagious disease were confirmed in England, health authorities have said.

Immigration minister Robert Jenrick said on November 1 that just four cases had been identified at the site in Kent, but insisted those involved had arrived at Manston already infected.

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