Two-year-old boy in South Australian hospital with meningococcal disease
A TWO-YEAR-OLD boy from metropolitan Adelaide is in hospital in a serious condition with meningococcal infection amid fears children at a Para Vista childcare centre may also be infected. SA Health is working with officials from a metropolitan childcare centre and is contacting all people who have been in contact with the boy. SA Health […]
Infant battles Men B in WA
The Department of Health today reported that an infant is recovering in hospital after being diagnosed with meningococcal serogroup B disease. Meningococcal disease is an uncommon, life-threatening illness caused by a bacterial infection of the blood and/or the membranes that line the spinal cord and brain, and occasionally of other sites, such as the throat, […]
25 year old woman died after contracting meningococcal disease in NSW
Laboratory tests have confirmed meningococcal disease as the cause of death in a 25 year old woman in the New England region. The young woman collapsed at home on Saturday, September 22 and was taken to hospital by ambulance, but was unable to be revived. Public health physician, Dr Tony Merritt expressed the District’s condolences. “This is […]
Young WA child struck down by B strain of meningococcal disease
The Department of Health today reported that a young child is recovering in hospital after being diagnosed with meningococcal serogroup B disease. Meningococcal disease is an uncommon, life-threatening illness caused by a bacterial infection of the blood and/or the membranes that line the spinal cord and brain, and occasionally of other sites, such as the […]
Elderly adult fighting for life in a Perth hospital with meningococcal disease
The Department of Health today reported that an elderly adult is recovering in hospital after being diagnosed with meningococcal W disease. Meningococcal disease is an uncommon, life-threatening illness caused by a bacterial infection of the blood and/or the membranes that line the spinal cord and brain, and occasionally of other sites, such as the throat, […]
Tasmanian Mum calls for the government to cover the Men B strain vaccine
Vaccination funding: Labor MP Shane Broad with concerned parent Tracy Lee are pushing for government funding of the B strain meningococcal vaccine. East Devonport’s Tracy Lee describes herself as a “worried parent just wanting the best for her kids and community” which is why she is calling on the government to cover the B strain […]
Tasmanian Health Minister confirms northern meningococcal clinics next month
Public meningococcal clinics will be held in the state’s North and North-West next month, with specific details to be released soon. Health Minister Michael Ferguson has confirmed the clinics will take place in October, but said those eligible for the free vaccinations did not need to wait. “Eligible Tasmanians can receive their free vaccination from […]
Second Meningococcal B case in Tasmania in a week.
A 15-YEAR-OLD Launceston boy is in a stable condition after becoming the ninth Tasmanian to be diagnosed with meningococcal this year. It is the third case of the B strain this year and the first in the state’s North. In a statement issued late on Thursday, Public Health Services clinical director of communicable diseases Faline […]
4 year old Tasmanian girl struck down with meningococcal
A four year-old girl from East Devonport has been diagnosed with meningococcal disease and is in a stable condition in the Royal Hobart Hospital. Acting director of public health, Dr Scott McKeown, said a public health response was underway following the confirmation of a case of meningococcal disease. “Public Health Services is currently working with […]
3 People diagnosed with Meningococcal W in WA
The Department of Health today reported that two adults and a young child are recovering in hospital after being diagnosed with meningococcal disease. All three cases were diagnosed with serogroup W meningococcal disease, although the cases are not linked. Meningococcal disease is an uncommon, life-threatening illness caused by a bacterial infection of the blood and/or […]
