What is meningococcal disease? What symptoms should I look out for? And how can I prevent it?
- Written by: Helen Marshall, Professor in Vaccinology, University of Adelaide
ShutterstockParents and doctors alike fear meningococcal infection, which has been in the news again. Doctors never want to miss a diagnosis, as early treatment with antibiotics may be life-saving. Parents fear the disease because up to 10% of children who become infected die from the disease and its complications.
Another 40% of children will have...