Since the beginning of the year, more than 60 cases of invasive meningococcal disease have been diagnosed.
In 2025, the highest annual total since 2012 has been reported with at least 155 cases.
Children, adolescents as well as individuals at risk for invasive meningococcal disease should be vaccinated against meningococcal meningitis according to national guidelines. For Swiss recommendation, see LINK.