Unvaccinated Preschool Boy Dies of Diphtheria in Czech Republic

A preschool-aged boy died of diphtheria in the Czech Republic, marking a rare occurrence of the disease in the country. The child was unvaccinated against the bacterial infection, which is largely preventable through routine childhood immunization. Health authorities have isolated the boy's family in hospital as a precautionary measure and conducted rapid contact tracing to identify anyone who may have been exposed to the disease. While public health officials say the immediate risk to the broader public remains very low due to swift contact identification, the case has caused significant concern among medical experts. Health professionals are now urging parents to check their children's vaccination records to ensure they are up to date with routine immunizations that protect against diphtheria and other preventable diseases.