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Nine-year-old dies of meningitis Eight-year-old dies of meningitis
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A nine-year-old girl from County Down has died in hospital from meningitis, it has emerged. An eight-year-old girl from County Down has died in hospital from meningitis, it has emerged.
The child became ill on Wednesday afternoon but died on Thursday.The child became ill on Wednesday afternoon but died on Thursday.
Pupils at St Colmcille's Primary School in Downpatrick where the girl attended have received injections to immunise them against infection.Pupils at St Colmcille's Primary School in Downpatrick where the girl attended have received injections to immunise them against infection.
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.