Australia is experiencing its worst outbreak of diphtheria since records began in the 1990s. 

So far this year, the majority of cases are currently in the Northern Territory, but it has started spreading to other states.

So what is it, and how concerned should we be? We’ll tell you what you need to know in today’s podcast.

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Australia is experiencing its worst outbreak of diphtheria since records began in the 1990s.&nbsp; So far this year, the majority of cases are currently in the Northern Territory, but it has started spreading to other states. So what is it, and how concerned should we be? We&rsquo;ll tell you what you need to know in today&rsquo;s podcast.
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Rosa Bowden
Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.
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