People most at risk of meningococcal disease are urged to get vaccinated as Florida state and county health officials continue to highlight a recent spike in cases statewide, particularly among the LGBTQ community.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Pinellas County Department of Health said the number of meningococcal disease cases identified so far in 2022 surpasses the five-year average of cases in Florida. There are a total of 35 confirmed cases so far this year, with a five-year average of about 21 cases annually, according to the Department of Health.
None of these cases are in Pinellas County, but health officials are issuing an advisory now as families take summer travel and are ahead of the start of school.
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