A young person has died after contracting a meningococcal an infection, simply days after a music competition warned its attendees of a possible outbreak.
NSW Health made the announcement on Monday. The girl is the third particular person to die because of the illness in NSW this yr.
Her demise comes simply days after Spilt Milk music competition issued a warning on Saturday that an contaminated particular person attended the competition on November 26, was presently in Canberra Hospital.
It shouldn’t be identified if the deceased teen attended the competition.
Meningococcal illness is a uncommon, however severe and typically deadly an infection.
Parents and younger persons are being urged to remain alert to the signs of meningococcal illness and act instantly if they seem.
So far this yr, there have been 29 circumstances of meningococcal illness reported in NSW.
The majority of circumstances have been because of meningococcal B pressure of the an infection.
Executive Director of Health Protection NSW Dr Jeremy McAnulty mentioned early intervention will be lifesaving.
“Meningococcal disease symptoms can appear suddenly and become very serious very quickly,” he mentioned.
“I urge everyone not to discount symptoms when they appear or assume it may be just a mild infection.
“If you suspect meningococcal disease, don’t wait for the rash – see a doctor immediately.”
Meningococcal illness will be deadly inside hours if left untreated and understanding the signs will help forestall untimely demise or life-long incapacity.
Meningococcal signs
- Severe, unexplained limb ache
- Difficulty waking up
- High pitched crying in infants
- Severe headache
- Upset by vibrant lights
- Stiff neck
- Red-purple rash which doesn’t disappear when pressed with a glass
If signs quickly worsen, or in case your youngster could be very unwell, Dr McAnulty mentioned to name Triple Zero (000) or go straight to your nearest emergency division.
Meningococcal illness is now unusual due to vaccination however nonetheless happens yr spherical with elevated throughout late winter and early spring.
Despite widespread vaccination, totally different strains of the an infection are vaccine resistant.
Children underneath 5 and aged 15 to 25 are on the biggest threat of contracting the illness.
NSW Health is advising that oldsters verify their kids are updated with vaccinations.
Babies can obtain the Meningococcal B vaccine from six weeks of age and the Meningococcal ACWY vaccine at 12 months.
