Meningococcal is an acute bacterial infection which, while uncommon, can kill people or leave them with permanent disabilities within hours if not treated.
Four-in-one meningococcal vaccine to be covered
Source: AAP
Parents are being urged to take advantage of free vaccinations which protect against most strains of the meningococcal disease. Cases of the deadly infection are on the rise in Australia, and doctors will soon be able to give babies four injections in one vaccine.
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