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PRO/EDR> Meningitis, meningococcal – Australia (04): (VI) vaccine, adolescents

Meningitis - Neisseria -- AustraliaFigures from the Department of Health and Human Services reveal that of the 24 cases of meningococcal disease diagnosed so far this year [2017] in regional Victoria, 2 were diagnosed in Greater Bendigo and one in the Swan Hill council area.The Victorian Government is urging teenagers 15 to 19 to get the free meningococcal vaccine, available until [31 Dec 2017].One in 5 people in this age bracket carry the bacteria, which can be passed on by close contact such as Read more [...]