Tasmania to expand meningococcal vaccination program

ABC News

24 July 2018 - Tasmania's meningococcal vaccination program will be extended in the wake of three cases of the deadly disease in two weeks, including one fatality.

Health Minister Michael Ferguson was on leave as three cases of meningococcal disease sparked community concern about the illness and the accessibility of vaccinations.

Currently, people who wish to be vaccinated against the B strain of meningococcal disease in Tasmania require a private prescription of the vaccine which can cost hundreds of dollars.

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