• Prevention Lags

    Posted by Rose Kwett on November 16, 2018

    The Lancet Neurology published a new analysis showing that meningitis deaths reduced by just 21% and progress lags substantially behind that of other vaccine-preventable diseases.


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  • MenW Strikes

    Posted by Rose Kwett on November 9, 2018

    Twelve cases of a deadly infectious meningococcal disease have been reported in the Bay of Plenty this year. (more…)


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  • Get Vaccinated

    Posted by Rose Kwett on November 6, 2018

    Aleisha Derham would have been celebrating her 25th birthday this week but instead her family is mourning her death. (more…)


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  • Lost Time

    Posted by Rose Kwett on October 30, 2018

    Gravatt, a 22-year-old medical student, died at Auckland City Hospital nine years ago but was reopened after his parents received an anonymous letter alleging deficiencies in his care.


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  • Camper Dies

    Posted by Rose Kwett on October 23, 2018

    The 16 year old teenager, a senior student from Kerikeru HS, was at a St John youth camp on Motutapu Island when he was airlifted to hospital and died…


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  • Men C Vaccine

    Posted by Rose Kwett on October 19, 2018

    Fijian health authorities confirmed that there were 58 reported cases of meningococcal from Jan. 1 to April 22 this year. (more…)


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  • Booster Vaccination

    Posted by Rose Kwett on October 10, 2018

    A recent study following a meningitis vaccination campaign in Burkina Faso, Africa investigated when a booster vaccination might be necessary. (more…)


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  • Syracuse Case

    Posted by Rose Kwett on October 6, 2018

    The Syracuse University student has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering at home. (more…)


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  • Life Cut Short

    Posted by Rose Kwett on September 30, 2018

    Alfie, 4 year old boy died of meningitis after getting sick only after the first day of school. (more…)


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  • Penn State University

    Posted by Rose Kwett on September 25, 2018

    A confirmed case of meningococcal meningitis at University Park has been treated for the infection and is currently recovering at Mount Nittany Medical Center.


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