Parents warned of 20% rise in cases of meningitis

PARENTS have been warned not to be complacent in the battle against meningitis, as figures just released show a 20% increase in the disease in Cork and Kerry.

Statistics released by the Health Service Executive Southern Area show 26 confirmed cases up to November 1, compared to 22 for the comparable period in 2004.

Fortunately, there has been no death from meningitis this year, but there was one in 2004. There was an even spread of confirmed cases throughout both Cork city and county and Kerry.