NSW woman, 18, dies from meningococcal disease after attending Spilt Milk festival in Canberra
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#66HG6)
There have been 29 meningococcal cases in New South Wales this year, with with authorities saying it can be fatal within hours if left untreated
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An 18-year old student who attended a music festival in Canberra has been identified as the latest death from meningococcal disease in NSW.
NSW Health says there have been 29 cases reported this year, the majority due to meningococcal B strain of the infection.
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