Bundaberg tragedy

Historical eventJanuary 271927

Bundaberg tragedy

A contaminated diphtheria vaccine was used in an Australian immunisation program, leading to the deaths of twelve children and the suspension of immunisation programs in several countries.

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When
Thursday, January 27 192799 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1920s
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Dates: From 1927.

What happened

A contaminated diphtheria vaccine was used in an Australian immunisation program, leading to the deaths of twelve children and the suspension of immunisation programs in several countries.

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When did Bundaberg tragedy happen?

January 27 1927 — 99 years ago, on a Thursday.

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