Characteristics of children in each study sample.
| Minor infection in primary care, n (%) | Meningococcal disease, n (%)a | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of children | 407 | 345 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 209 (51.4) | 188 (54.5) |
| Female | 198 (48.6) | 157 (45.5) |
| Age, years | ||
| <1 | 41 (10.1) | 95 (27.5) |
| 1–4 | 213 (52.3) | 155 (44.9) |
| 5–14 | 153 (37.6) | 95 (27.5) |
↵a Data derived from reference 1.