https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-confirmed-case-in-erie-county-here-is-what-to-know-about-diphtheriaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-confirmed-case-in-erie-county-here-is-what-to-know-about-diphtheriahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-confirmed-case-in-erie-county-here-is-what-to-know-about-diphtheria#u128752Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:55:45 +0000The Erie County Department of Health confirmed one travel-related case of diphtheria in October. While the illness is a serious bacterial infection, health officials state the risk to the community is extremely minimal, described as near zero. The investigation identified schools within the West Seneca Central School District as potential exposure sites. Officials expect the infected individual to make a full recovery. West Seneca school officials are alerting families out of an abundance of caution despite the low risk level.Why it mattersDiphtheria is a rare bacterial illness in the United S