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4th meningococcal case confirmed at Ho Chi Minh City school

Tuoi Tre News18 October 2026, 01:07 UTCVietnam

Health authorities in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday reported a fourth case of meningococcal infection at Hai Ba Trung Middle School in Hiep Phuoc Commune, where several students have also tested positive for seasonal flu and rhinovirus.

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