Meningococcal disease might be one of those concerns held largely by parents of young children, but a recent spike has health authorities on high alert.

But don't we have vaccines for this stuff? Are there more strains we should be concerned about?

Today we hear first-hand from someone who has lived through meningococcal and from an expert who tells us how to keep our loved ones safe.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to:

Karen Quick, CEO Meningitis Centre Australia

Sarah, meningococcal survivor

Senior Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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