Young person in life-threatening condition with meningococcal B infection
A young adult in South Australia is on life support following a meningococcal B infection, marking the 22nd case in the state this year. Health officials are urging increased vaccination uptake, noting that only about 50% of eligible residents are currently covered.
Why it matters
The rise in meningococcal cases highlights the ongoing public health challenge of maintaining vaccination rates for preventable diseases.
Blair Boyer and Nicola Spurrier have called for greater uptake of the meningococcal B vaccine. ( ABC News: Sophie Landau )
A young adult is on life support after being diagnosed with meningococcal B infection.
It is the 22nd case for South Australia this year, with contact tracing identifying people who need to take preventative antibiotics.
The state's health minister and chief public health officer are calling for South Australians to take the meningococcal B vaccine.
Link copied Share Share article An adult is on life support in an Adelaide hospital with invasive meningococcal infection.
SA has had 22 cases of meningococcal disease reported this year, up from 13 at the same time in 2025.
The fast-progressing disease prompted authorities to call for greater uptake of the Meningococcal B vaccine.
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