Warnings about Invasive Meningococcal Disease: SBS Sinhala explainer on 31 June

Listen to the SBS Sinhala radio digital explainer on health experts' warning to looking out for signs and symptoms of Invasive Meningococcal Disease as it could be deadly if not be treated properly.

Susan Pearce holds her baby Jessica, 13-months-old while she receives the free Meningococcal B injection at Medical HQ in Glynde, Adelaide, Monday, October 1, 2018. South Australian babies and young children will be the first in the nation to receive free Meningococcal B vaccinations, under a new program rolled out by the state government. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) Source: AAP / DAVID MARIUZ/AAPIMAGE

HIGHLIGHTS

• Health experts are warning people to be vigilant in looking out for signs and symptoms of Invasive Meningococcal Disease.
• It comes as cases continue to rise in Australia, with a 49 per cent increase in the first half of 2023 when compared to the same period last year.