As the UK responds to a growing meningococcal B outbreak which has caused 2 deaths, ABC explores prevention and treatment in Australia.
Meningococcal disease can be caused by infection with any subtypes of the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis. Of the 13 known subtypes, 5 are vaccine-preventable: A, C, W, Y and B. MVEC strongly recommends everyone wishing to be protected against ACWY and B strains of meningococcal disease be immunised.
For more information on meningococcal, visit MVEC: Viêm não mô cầu.
Read the full ABC article at ABC: How boosting vaccinations could prevent meningitis outbreak in Australia.