Warnings about Invasive Meningococcal Disease

MENINGOCOCCAL B VACCINATION PRESSER

Invasive Meningococcal Disease can be dangerous to the very young (AAP) Source: AAP / DAVID MARIUZ/AAPIMAGE

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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.

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