05/09/2025
Meningitis cases are rising all across Australia this year, with 56 cases so far. Winter and Spring are the peak time for meningitis cases every year. Notably, four cases have been reported in Victoria in the last four weeks alone, three of which have been in the 0-4years age group.
Given the rapid progression and potentially devastating consequences of Meningococcal B disease, prevention remains a key priority.
Meningitis B can affect individuals of any age, but those at highest risk include infants under 1 year, children aged 1-4 years, followed by adolescents/young adults aged 15-24 years.
Please consider booking your children with our nurses at Sage Medical for a Meningococcal B (Bexsero) vaccine, in addition to their government funded vaccines. Vaccination can play a vital role in protecting against this disease.
Bookings can be made either online at https://sagemedical.au/ or by calling 03 8606 3206.
