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Mum's devastation after son dies from deadly disease, in just a matter of hours.

Year 12 student dies of meningococcal disease less than two weeks after final exams.

Subsidising meningococcal B vaccine deemed too costly for the federal budget.

Meningococcal vaccination urged by SA Health after Adelaide toddler death.

Perth toddler loses arms and legs after contracting meningococcal.

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How Eliza Ault-Connell overcame meningococcal disease.

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