Mum forms Illawarra support group for families affected by meningitis

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May 24 2018 - 6:30pm
Loving memories: Madeline and Alex Cross with their children Josie and Boyd, in front of a wall of photographs of their youngest child Dean who died from pneumococcal meningitis. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Loving memories: Madeline and Alex Cross with their children Josie and Boyd, in front of a wall of photographs of their youngest child Dean who died from pneumococcal meningitis. Picture: Sylvia Liber

A Gerringong mother is urging parents to explore all childhood vaccination options after her 18-month-old son died suddenly from a rare and aggressive form of pneumococcal meningitis.

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Lisa Wachsmuth

Deputy Editor

Deputy editor and health reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering stories in the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama local government areas. For news tips email lwachsmuth@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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