What do I need to know about meningococcal disease?

The Dose by CBC

Apr 2, 202600:24:50Health

Meningococcal disease is a rare but potentially lethal bacterial infection. Two young people died in a recent outbreak in the U.K. Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch explains what you need to know about this...

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