Young woman dies from meningococcal disease
A 19-year-old woman has died from meningococcal disease on the NSW Central Coast.
Health Authorities confirmed in a short statement on Monday that the young woman passed away at Gosford Hospital last week.
“Our thoughts are with the family of this young woman at this tragic time,” Central Coast Local Health District Director Public Health Dr Peter Lewis told the Daily Telegraph.
The young woman is understood to be the second person from the Central Coast to have died from meningicoccal this year.
It has not yet been confirmed what strain of the disease the woman had.
People in the community are being urged to look out for symptoms, which may include sudden onset of fever, headache, neck stiffness, joint pain, a rash of red-purple spots or bruises, dislike of bright lights nausea and vomiting.
More information on meningicoccal can be found here.
Sad news of meninigococcal related death locally. My thoughts are with the family and friends of Mischelle. Be aware of the symptoms and seek medical advice. https://t.co/ZKZyx3Wbzx
— David Harris MP (@david4wyong) September 3, 2018
19-year-old student Mischelle Rhodes has died from meningococcal disease on the Central Coast. The former St Peter’s Catholic College HSC student died from the disease last week. The strain has not been confirmed by @NSWHealth. #7News pic.twitter.com/6SOzjdYiNh
— 7 News Sydney (@7NewsSydney) September 3, 2018
