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Meningococcal outbreak spreads across NSW as five cases of deadly disease are reported in just one week
NSW Health warns about a meningococcal outbreak across the state
Late winter and early spring is the peak season for the invasive disease
Five cases were reported in one week and four people have died this year
Infants, young children and teenagers are susceptible to the disease
By Martha Azzi For Daily Mail Australia
Published: 02:25 GMT, 18 August 2016 | Updated: 07:19 GMT, 18 August 2016
Authorities are warning of a meningococcal outbreak in NSW after five cases were reported in just one week.
The alarm was raised by NSW Health as the peak season for the disease approaches and after 39 cases of the invasive disease and four deaths were recorded this year ? compared to 27 cases and zero deaths last year.
Although people of any age can be affected, young children, teenagers and young adults are more prone to catching the disease...
Meningococcal outbreak spreads across NSW as five cases of deadly disease are reported in just one week
NSW Health warns about a meningococcal outbreak across the state
Late winter and early spring is the peak season for the invasive disease
Five cases were reported in one week and four people have died this year
Infants, young children and teenagers are susceptible to the disease
By Martha Azzi For Daily Mail Australia
Published: 02:25 GMT, 18 August 2016 | Updated: 07:19 GMT, 18 August 2016
Authorities are warning of a meningococcal outbreak in NSW after five cases were reported in just one week.
The alarm was raised by NSW Health as the peak season for the disease approaches and after 39 cases of the invasive disease and four deaths were recorded this year ? compared to 27 cases and zero deaths last year.
Although people of any age can be affected, young children, teenagers and young adults are more prone to catching the disease...