Meningitis hotline ends

The Eastern Health Board yesterday discontinued its special hotline for parents concerned about the recent meningitis scare at…

The Eastern Health Board yesterday discontinued its special hotline for parents concerned about the recent meningitis scare at the Superquinn playhouse after the number of calls fell dramatically. Ms Maureen Browne, the EHB communications director, said "In our estimations, most parents of children at the playhouse have contacted us."

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