New meningococcal cases in Australia

27 September 2024

The total number of meningococcal cases in Australia for 2024 has surpassed 80, with three children in North Queensland and one child and adult in Western Australia reporting the disease. Health authorities are on alert as Australia heads into early spring - a time when meningococcal infections are more common. Read more

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Oceania

Affected Countries