A 30-year-old Devonport woman is recovering in hospital after being diagnosed with meningococcal W.
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Director of Public Health Dr Mark Veitch said the woman was in a stable condition at the Mersey Community Hospital, after being admitted on Sunday.
It is the fourth case of meningococcal disease in Tasmania this year.
There have been two cases of meningococcal W and two of meningococcal B.
Dr Veitch said Public Health Services had arranged clearance antibiotics for the woman's closest contacts to minimise the risk of further infection and would also provide immunisation.
A free meningococcal ACWY vaccine remains available from GPs for Tasmanians aged between six weeks and 21 years.
Everyone in this age bracket is strongly advised to get vaccinated, Dr Veitch said.
This vaccination program was introduced last year in response to a community outbreak of meningococcal W disease in the northern suburbs of Hobart, and the high statewide rate for two years.
Meningococcal B vaccine for infants and young children, adolescents and young adults living close together can be purchased and provided by your GP.
People with meningococcal disease can go from feeling well to extremely unwell very quickly.
Symptoms include fever, severe aches and pains, headache, drowsiness and confusion. Infants can be distressed, limp, pale and feed poorly.
Visit www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/menw for more information.