In Hong Kong, the meningococcal vaccine is not one of the mandatory vaccinations, and there have been relatively few cases of the illness in the past. However, paediatric specialist Dr Lam Ka-yi points out that meningococcal meningitis has no obvious early symptoms, and once it develops, the condition can take a sharp turn for the worse, leading to shock and even death within 24 hours! If parents are concerned about their children contracting the illness, they can watch the video for more information and then consult their family doctor about vaccine details!
