Meningitis cases reported in south

The Southern Health Board yesterday confirmed that two cases of meningococcal meningitis were being treated in SHB hospitals, …

The Southern Health Board yesterday confirmed that two cases of meningococcal meningitis were being treated in SHB hospitals, while two other cases of the disease are being treated at home.

Two children and two teenagers have been reported with the disease. The latest cases bring the total notifications for the year to 54.

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