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flag Four unlinked meningococcal B cases reported in Western Australia, no outbreak, vaccines available.

flag Western Australia has reported four cases of meningococcal serogroup B disease in late 2025 and early 2026, with no links between them. flag Health officials say this does not indicate an outbreak, as 2025 saw 13 invasive cases—12 serogroup B and one serogroup Y—resulting in one death. flag Symptoms include high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, rash, and confusion, with rapid progression requiring immediate medical care. flag Two vaccines are available: MenACWY, free for children at 12 months and Year 10 students, and MenB, free for Aboriginal children under two and those with certain medical conditions. flag Others pay $320–$350 for MenB. flag The bacteria spread via respiratory droplets but are not easily transmitted.

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