Meningococcal

Lily thought she was vaccinated for meningococcal, but a rare strain almost killed her.

"I want people to know I’m not OK": Emma-Kate's mum 19 months after her daughter's death.

News in 5: Teen dead hours after leaving hospital; Greek yacht leaves; Turnbull's seat battle.

Jessica Chambers

Lily thought she had the flu. Little did she know she was 30 minutes away from death.

Jessica Chambers

Sarah thought she had the flu. Within 12 hours doctors were telling her family to say goodbye.

Australian mum's warning after "teething symptoms" almost led to baby girl's death.

Jessica Chambers

"I'll never be able to hold his hand again." Mum's plea after her boy lost four limbs.

The one thing all parents should do before their child's doctor's appointment.

Meningococcal disease is more than just a rash – here's what every parent needs to know.

Jessica Chambers

What routine childhood vaccinations do and don't cover.

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.

Meredith Eriksson

How Eliza Ault-Connell overcame meningococcal disease.

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