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MAN DIES OF MENINGOCOCCAL IN HUNTER NEW ENGLAND AREA

A man has died of meningococcal disease in the Hunter New England Health area.

It’s the first death and second case of meningococcal in the region this year.

A health spokesperson says the man’s close contacts have been prescribed antibiotics as a precaution.

Symptoms of the disease include a high fever, and reddish-purple spots.

The Public Health Unit says anyone who suspects they have meningococcal should seek medical attention immediately.

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