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With case in Erie County, what to know about diphtheria
Buffalo News • • health
Key Points:
- The county Health Department identified schools within the West Seneca Central School District as potential exposure sites for diphtheria following a case investigation.
- Northwood Elementary School Principal Angela Ferri notified families on October 9, 2026, about a possible diphtheria exposure at the school.
- Diphtheria is a rare but serious bacterial illness, prompting concern and notifications within the affected school community.
