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Diphtheria antitoxin is used to prevent and/or treat diphtheria infection in persons exposed to the disease.
Although rare in the U.S., diphtheria is a serious disease that can cause life-threatening illnesses. Diphtheria is transmitted through contact with an infected person or a carrier of the disease.
Diphtheria antitoxin is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor or other health care professional.
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024
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