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Meningococcal Meningitis in Spain

29 February 2012

Since Jan 2012, 23 cases of meningococcal meningitis have been reported in Sevilla. Of these, 12 were reported in Jan 2012 with 3 deaths while the remaining 11 were reported in Feb 2012 with 1 death. Three of the fatal cases (from the locality of Mairena del Alcor ) were due to meningitis type C.

(Via Diariodesevilla - accessed 29/02/12)

Advice for Travellers

Immunisation against four strains of meningococcal meningitis is available for those considered to be at risk.