HKA survey conducted by the Hong Kong Early Childhood Educators Association revealed that nearly 60% of Hong Kong parents incorrectly perceive invasive meningococcal disease as similar to a common cold. The study involved 300 parents and teachers, with parents scoring an average of 3.84 out of 10 on their knowledge of the disease, significantly lower than teachers' scores of 4.8. Additionally, 78% of parents reported not vaccinating their children against meningococcal disease, and over one-third were unaware that such a vaccine exists. The survey also noted that 86% of respondents had traveled with their children in the past year, primarily to mainland China, Taiwan, and Macau. Meningococcal disease is described as a rare but severe bacterial infection that can cause both meningitis and meningococcemia.
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