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Meningococcal case found at Auckland University student hall
18h • 2 min read
A meningococcal case has been detected at a University of Auckland student accommodation.
On Monday, an email was sent to students living in Stuart McCutcheon House in Parnell telling them about the reported case, Stuff reported.
The email said, “We wanted to inform you that there has been a reported case of meningococcal disease in a student residing with us”.
Acting resident manager Karyn Baker said the health and safety of the residents is their top priority and thanked students for their co-operation.
Te Whatu Ora medical officer of health Dr Felicity Williamson told Stuff the case had been reported to the National Public Health Service.
“The service has since identified the close contacts of the case, who have received a course of preventative antibiotics and information on signs and symptoms to watch for,” Williamson said.
Meningococcal case found at Auckland University student hall
18h • 2 min read
A meningococcal case has been detected at a University of Auckland student accommodation.
On Monday, an email was sent to students living in Stuart McCutcheon House in Parnell telling them about the reported case, Stuff reported.
The email said, “We wanted to inform you that there has been a reported case of meningococcal disease in a student residing with us”.
Acting resident manager Karyn Baker said the health and safety of the residents is their top priority and thanked students for their co-operation.
Te Whatu Ora medical officer of health Dr Felicity Williamson told Stuff the case had been reported to the National Public Health Service.
“The service has since identified the close contacts of the case, who have received a course of preventative antibiotics and information on signs and symptoms to watch for,” Williamson said.