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Girl dies of meningitis in Co Meath, second girl critical
GPs are asking parents to be vigilant for signs and symptoms of disease
about 5 hours ago
Elaine Keogh
A child has died from suspected meningococcal meningitis in Co Meath and a second child has the condition.
Both children are under 12 years and from Navan, the HSE has confirmed.
A spokeswoman said the cases were reported to the Department of Public Health, HSE North East on Friday.
HSE public health staff are liaising with a primary school and with the extended family. Antibiotics have been issued where appropriate...
Girl dies of meningitis in Co Meath, second girl critical
GPs are asking parents to be vigilant for signs and symptoms of disease
about 5 hours ago
Elaine Keogh
A child has died from suspected meningococcal meningitis in Co Meath and a second child has the condition.
Both children are under 12 years and from Navan, the HSE has confirmed.
A spokeswoman said the cases were reported to the Department of Public Health, HSE North East on Friday.
HSE public health staff are liaising with a primary school and with the extended family. Antibiotics have been issued where appropriate...