Police investigate death of unvaccinated boy from diphtheria. Criminal proceedings launched
Ostrava police have launched criminal proceedings following the death of a three-year-old child who was not vaccinated against diphtheria. The case is being investigated as an unspecified criminal offence against life and health.
Police investigate death of unvaccinated boy from diphtheria. Criminal proceedings launched
Ostrava detectives have launched criminal proceedings following the death of a three-year-old boy who died of diphtheria. The child was not vaccinated. The investigation is being conducted for an unspecified criminal offence against life and health, according to police spokesperson Eva Michalíková.
Under current Czech legislation, omission of mandatory vaccination is not in itself a criminal offence. The case has sparked discussion about whether sanctions for refusing vaccination should be stricter. Experts and lawmakers are now considering tougher penalties.
Diphtheria is a serious infectious disease caused by bacteria, which can lead to asphyxiation and organ failure. In the Czech Republic, cases are rare owing to mandatory vaccination, which is part of the national vaccination schedule.
Source: iDNES.cz
Source: iDNES.cz