US health officials are warning of an increase in rare bacterial illnesses than can lead to meningitis and possible death.
Meningitis Centre Australia chief executive Karen Quick said children under two and those aged 15-24 were most at risk.
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People with invasive serogroup Y meningococcal infection are presenting with unusual symptoms beyond meningitis.
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The CDC recommends the meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) vaccine for all preteens and teens. The current vaccine schedule ...
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