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22.01.2022 A national spike in cases of meningococcal disease has prompted authorities to urge parents to vaccinate their children against all strains of the disease. Spring is a peak time for the disease with babies and children up to the age of five, and teenagers and young adults aged 15 to 24 among those most at risk of contracting the disease.

22.01.2022 Meningococcal Vaccines available in Australia For further information visit http://www.ncirs.org.au/health-profe/ncirs-fact-sheets-faqs

19.01.2022 Congratulations to Robbie on his first day at school! We hope you had an amazing day! https://www.news.com.au///fb2060876eda625e0ca3ab092bb24de5

16.01.2022 Our heart goes out to the Cruz family. A life lost too early from this horrible disease.

15.01.2022 I can not even begin to tell you how watching this video makes me feel. I have lost count of the number of times I have watched it but each time I do I end up in tears hugging my daughter never wanting to let go. My heart goes out for Abby and her family, they are such an inspiration, with what they have done for meningococcal and raising awareness of this disease. Please protect your loved ones and get vaccinated, it is the only way to prevent being affected by getting this horrible disease.

13.01.2022 Devastating news out of South Australia this week with the meningococcal disease claiming the life of a 101-year-old woman from rural South Australia after she contracted a strain of the invasive disease. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. xx

12.01.2022 QLD Pharmacies are reportedly struggling to get the Menactra and Menveo vaccines, with one retailer telling 9News it is still waiting on stock which was ordered three months ago.

12.01.2022 A massive THANK YOU to 4EK for their support and donations, it has meant the world to us. You have done such an amazing job raising awareness of meningococcal. We know whatever you do next to help raise awareness of this horrible disease you will excel at!

11.01.2022 Meningococcal survivor Jake Clift opens up about his journey to recovery

08.01.2022 'No one told me about meningococcal' With so many strains of meningococcal and various different vaccines, one unfunded, it's no wonder the disease is still ravaging our children. https://www.sbs.com.au/n/no-one-told-me-about-meningococcal

07.01.2022 NSW health is offering free catch up vaccinations including the Meningococcal ACWY vaccination for people under 20. Please also remember that the vaccinations only last FIVE years so please check when your last vaccination was

01.01.2022 Sadly already already 2 lives have been lost to Meningococcal disease in 2019 in NT and in South Australia. Both of these cases we people outside the high risk... groups, a 34 year old and 101 year old. Be vigilant for symptoms. Seek treatment if the disease is suspected. Get vaccinated for the 5 main strains- B vaccine and ACWY.

01.01.2022 Sad news out of South West Sydney. It is important to remember Meningococcal can happen to anyone and the only way to prevent it is to vaccinate