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Young & Fit
Kelsey Davidson, 26 year old founder & teacher of Radical Step Dance Studio in Fendalton, Christchurch died after a “days illness”. She was passionate about the…
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Potential Outbreak
An outbreak of the meningococcal group W bacteria was declared in Northland last year, after three deaths from the virulent strain, and one death from an unknown strain. Northlanders have…
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Tragic Loss
Fourth year medical student Zachary Gravatt died of meningococcal disease a decade ago at Auckland City Hospital on suspicion he had swine flu. Zac went to his…
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Additional Protection
Children starting secondary school in September are to be offered a new meningitis vaccine, MenACWY. The vaccine is aimed at providing additional protection against meningococcal C…
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Vacation Nightmare
Lilliana seven-month-old @ the time her family went on a dream vacation to Phuket, Thailand. Her mom, Elisha Robinson said,“I couldn’t believe it. She…
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Don’t Give Up
In November 2008, Jamie was hanging with friends on campus in Austin, Texas but 14 hours later ended up in the emergency room after she developed flu-like symptoms.
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Full Coverage
New Jersey law currently requires that college students be vaccinated against meningitis ACW & Y which has been available for decades. In December, NJ…
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Get Vaccinated
Aleisha Derham would have been celebrating her 25th birthday this week but instead her family is mourning her death. (more…)
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Camper Dies
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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Syracuse Case
The Syracuse University student has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering at home. (more…)
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