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Free meningococcal vaccines for SA kids

South Australian children aged three years and under will receive free vaccines for meningococcal B, the state government says.

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Source: AAP

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By Theodora Maios, Argyro Vourdoumpa



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The parents of a young South Australian boy who lost his legs and hands to deadly meningococcal B disease say a free vaccine will save lives.

Riley Nixon wasn't yet two years old when he woke up with vomiting and cold-like symptoms and was rushed to hospital.

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