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Free Meningococcal B Immunisation

Posted on February 27, 2019

Free Meningococcal vaccinations are now available to children and students.

To receive the free vaccine, children and students must be SA residents and have a Medicare card.

Meningococcal disease is a serious infection caused by meningococcal bacteria. It can affect all age groups but it most common in children under age 5 and in young people aged 15 to 20.

To find out more information read the factsheets available in the Documents & Downloads area of this page.

Contact SA Health for further information.