Meningococcal vaccines to continue for NSW teens to combat rise in cases
Lily O’Connell recovering from meningococcal disease On Christmas night in 2017, Lily O’Connell went to bed thinking she had the flu. Forty-five minutes later, she was rushed to hospital and diagnosed with the meningococcal W strain. “I turned the light on and I saw the rash on her face,” Lily’s mum Steph O’Connell said. “It […]
9th case of the W strain in Western Australia
The Department of Health today reported that an adult has been hospitalised after being diagnosed with serogroup W meningococcal 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, lungs or […]
Tasmania extends the ACWY vaccine to protect babies, children, teenas and young adults
The State Government is extending the free vaccination program against meningococcal disease to every Tasmanian aged between six weeks and 20 years. Following the fifth confirmed case of meningococcal disease in the Hobart area, we are moving to boost the public health response immediately. Testing indicates four people have contracted the W strain of the […]
W meningococcal strain found in WA toddler
The Department of Health today reported that an infant is currently recovering in hospital after being diagnosed with serogroup W meningococcal 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 […]
RACGP Tasmania wants Men B Vaccine in that state
Tasmania should follow South Australia’s lead and fund free vaccinations for type B meningococcal disease, a national GP body says. A second case of meningococcal disease was confirmed on Saturday, two days after the bacterial disease claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl on Thursday. A 20-year-old man is being treated for a meningococcal infection at […]
Another Tasmanian contracts meningococcal disease
A 20-year-old man is being treated for a meningococcal infection at Royal Hobart Hospital, three days after a young woman died from the disease. Tests confirmed on Saturday that the man had the potentially fatal bacterial disease that claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl on Thursday. Tasmania’s Population Health Services last night began advising people […]
7th Case of W strain diagnosed in Western Australia
The Department of Health today reported that an adult is currently recovering in hospital after being diagnosed with serogroup W meningococcal 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 […]
Tasmanian teenager dies of meningococcal disease
A Hobart teenager has died from a suspected meningococcal infection. Tasmanian health authorities were advised of the girl’s death after laboratory tests showed evidence of the disease. The Tasmanian Health Service (THS) said a small number of people who were in contact with the girl have been provided with antibiotics in case they are carrying […]
South Australian baby girl critical after contracting meningococcal disease
A SEVEN-month-old girl from rural SA is fighting for life in hospital after contracting invasive meningococcal disease. The strain of the disease is yet to be identified. SA Health has identified numerous people who have had contact with the baby and 11 have been directed to receive antibiotics. It says there are no links between the case […]
Meningococal B vaccine program gets approved in South Australia
South Australia will be the first jurisdiction in Australia to introduce a vaccination program for babies and young people against the potentially deadly meningococcal B disease. The Marshall Liberal Government today delivered on its commitment to develop a targeted response that will best protect South Australians from the disease. Minister for Health and Wellbeing Stephen […]
