Meningitis

Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial infection of the brain lining and is spread by nasal droplets.

Incidence varies seasonally
Symptoms include high fever, headache, stiff neck, vomiting and in severe cases shock and coma
Complications include short and long term brain damage
The death rate is about 10%
Two types of vaccines are available. One is now a routine NHMRC recommended vaccine. The other may be required for specific destinations for either health or legal purposes

Detailed information on preparing for your trip is available in The Traveller’s Pocket Medical Guide and International Certificate of Vaccination and during a travel consultation with a Travel Clinics Australia doctor.
Call 1300 369 359	to make an appointment at a clinic (click here to find one near you) OR
Call 1900 969 359*	for our travel health information hotline.
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