NSW: Doctors confirm another case of Meningococcal

AAP General News (Australia)
08-31-2001
NSW: Doctors confirm another case of Meningococcal

Doctors at Manly Hospital, on Sydney's northern beaches, have confirmed a case of meningococcal
disease.

Northern Sydney Health says the illness struck a Harbord pre-school worker, who's responding
well to hospital treatment.

Northern Sydney public health unit staff visited the pre-school this morning and dispensed
antibiotics to children and staff as a precautionary measure.

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KEYWORD: MENINGOCOCCAL (SYDNEY)

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