Death reported in Wellington from meningococcal disease

Meningococcal disease in Wellington region, one 'young person' dead already

One "young person" in the Wellington region has died of the disease, symptoms of which include fever, vomiting, and muscle pains.

Death reported in Wellington from meningococcal disease

A person has died from meningococcal disease in the Wellington region, prompting a warning to stay alert for signs of the deadly illness.

Meningococcal death in Wellington prompts call to watch for symptoms

Wellingtonians should be on high alert after a recent death from meningococcal disease in the capital. Te Whatu Ora said symptoms, which include a fever, vomiting and muscle pain, typically develop very quickly over a few hours, but in some cases may develop more slowly over several days. A person with meningococcal disease may only have some of the symptoms and the symptoms don’t develop in any particular order. Common symptoms of meningitis (w…

Wellington.Scoop » One death from Meningococcal Disease In Wellington region

News from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is calling on people to be alert for meningococcal symptoms, after the recent death of a person with meningococcal disease in the Wellington region. Dr Craig Thornley, Te Whatu Ora Medical Officer of Health, National Public Health Service said: “Our condolences are with the […]