There are no indications of a meningococcal disease outbreak in Wanaka, despite a second pupil from Mount Aspiring College being admitted to hospital.
A year 12 pupil was admitted to Christchurch Hospital on Sunday, after displaying meningococcal-like symptoms at the Aspiring Medical Centre.
She was taken to Christchurch because Dunedin Hospital's intensive-care unit was full.
Tests to determine if the girl had meningococcal disease were being carried out yesterday and a diagnosis was expected today.
A spokeswoman for the Southern District Health Board (SDHB) said until results from the tests were known, there was no more information to provide.
If confirmed as meningococcal disease it would the second case in a week for the school.
A year 13 pupil was admitted to Dunedin Hospital with meningococcal disease last Monday.
Her condition has slightly improved during the week.
SDHB medical officer Dr Keith Reid said although both pupils attended Mount Aspiring College there were no obvious close links between them.
People still needed to be aware of the signs and symptoms associated with meningococcal disease, Dr Reid said.
Public health staff had started to contact those who had been in close contact with the pupil, he said.
Treatment would be offered once a diagnosis was made.
Principal Wayne Bosley said the school would continue to operate as normal.
Senior exams scheduled this week would still go ahead, Mr Bosley said.
Other schools and child-care centres in the Wanaka area had also been sent information about the suspected meningococcal case.
