South Australia broadens meningococcal B vaccination scheme Australia’s only meningococcal B immunisation program has been expanded, giving South Australians aged 15–21 access to the free vaccines.
SA meningococcal B vaccination program to combat prevalence in the state The South Australian Government has committed $31 million to protect babies and young children from the potentially deadly disease – which is more prevalent in SA than any other state.
Teenagers often silent carriers of meningococcal disease, expert says People aged 14–19 will receive a free meningococcal vaccination from April next year under a new Federal Government school-based program.
Tas Government announces free vaccines to tackle meningococcal outbreak Tasmanians aged under 21 will be able to access a vaccination program against four strains of meningococcal disease over the next three months.