The Irish health authority has issued an urgent warning to parents, and the public in general, to remain vigilant and aware of the recent spike in meningitis cases.
Three people have died from complications directly related to meningitis in the last three weeks.
Young children and adolescents are more at risk, so parents are being urged to check their children’s vaccination history.
A number of sources have quoted diminishing uptake of regular vaccinations as a direct contributor to the health scare.