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safety Scmp World 2026-04-10

Hong Kong Girl Hospitalized After Contracting Rare Infection in Japan

A nine-year-old Hong Kong girl is in critical condition after developing an invasive meningococcal infection following a holiday trip to Japan. Health authorities are now contacting other tour group members as a preventive measure.

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