Peak Season Alert: Watch Out for Early Meningococcal Signs

GSK Australia
  • Invasive Meningococcal Disease (IMD) cases in Australia continue to rise, with a 49% increase from January to June of 2023 when compared to the same period last year (45 cases vs 67 cases).
  • Meningococcal disease is a rare but potentially devastating infection that can progress rapidly, most people do survive however it may lead to serious disability or death if not diagnosed early.4,8
  • Early signs and symptoms may be difficult to diagnose as they can be easily mistaken for a cold or flu, such as fever, extreme tiredness and refusal to eat.3,4
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