Second Meningitis Death Confirmed in Cochabamba

The Ministry of Health and Sports reminds parents to complete all doses of all regular vaccination vaccines that protect children under five years of age from serious illnesses such as meningitis. The doses of vaccines are free of charge and available in more than 3,600 health centres in all departments of the country. “We have two types of vaccines to protect children from this disease. The first is the pentavalent vaccine, which includes prote…

The deceased is a 32-year-old cop who died of tuberculosis meningitis.

The reimbursement of a meningococcal vaccine is now official and may concern teenagers and young adults. A response to the outbreak of meningitis in recent weeks, which may have affected, in particular, the urban area of Rennes.

The meningococcal B vaccine is now covered by the Health Insurance for 15-24 years. Each dose was previously 80 euros. Meningitis cases are exploding in France in recent months. - Meningitis: the meningococcal B vaccine now reimbursed for teenagers and young adults (Health and well-being). TF1 INFO

The Departmental Health Service (Sedes) in Cochabamba confirmed on Friday the second death due to meningitis in the department. It is a 37-year-old man who was in intensive care. According to information, the patient was a policeman who was interned in the National Health Fund (CNS).