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Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-26/free-vaccines-to-combat-meningococcal-cases/10037724
Northern Hobart cases of meningococcal disease an outbreak, says infectious diseases expert
By Rebecca Hewett
Updated earlier today at 3:16am
The three cases of meningococcal disease that have appeared in northern Hobart in the past two weeks can be described as an outbreak, even though there were no direct links between them, an infectious diseases expert says.
"We can call it an outbreak because it's geographical, not because of physical contact between people," said Professor Robert Booy, head of clinical research at the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance in Sydney.
Professor Booy said the disease worked through chains of transmission in the community...
Northern Hobart cases of meningococcal disease an outbreak, says infectious diseases expert
By Rebecca Hewett
Updated earlier today at 3:16am
The three cases of meningococcal disease that have appeared in northern Hobart in the past two weeks can be described as an outbreak, even though there were no direct links between them, an infectious diseases expert says.
"We can call it an outbreak because it's geographical, not because of physical contact between people," said Professor Robert Booy, head of clinical research at the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance in Sydney.
Professor Booy said the disease worked through chains of transmission in the community...