Meningitis warning as girl dies, another critical

GPs are asking parents to be vigilant for signs and symptoms of meningitis after the death of a young girl in the last 24 hours.

Another girl, believed to be a relation, is in a critical condition in hospital. Both are under 12 years of age and from Navan in Co Meath.

HSE public health staff are liaising with a primary school and with the extended family. Antibiotics have been issued where appropriate.