• Urgent Warning

    Posted by Rose Kwett on December 11, 2019

    A Cottingham High School student has been admitted to hospital and that people who have been in close contact have been treated with antibiotics to prevent it from spreading.


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  • Moving Fast

    Posted by Rose Kwett on December 5, 2019

    Two pupils at the Birches Primary School, Northern Ireland contracted  a meningococcal infection. Public Health Agency officials reassured parents that, “both families have received preventative medication (antibiotics),…


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  • Mandatory

    Posted by Rose Kwett on November 30, 2019

    The Wyoming Department of Health plans to add meningococcal vaccination for children 11 and 16 years old to the state’s list of required shots for children.


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  • Bad Headache

    Posted by Rose Kwett on November 17, 2019

    Jessica Cain, 21 years old, from Gateshead, England, died suddenly after complaining of a headache before going to sleep. She was found unresponsive the…


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  • Sad Birthday

    Posted by Rose Kwett on November 12, 2019

    Matthew Griffin, a film production and script writing student, was fighting for his life in a coma on his 21st birthday after he came down with deadly meningitis.


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  • Courageous Paralympian

    Posted by Rose Kwett on November 6, 2019

    Théo Curin races in the Men’s 200m Freestyle S5 Final on Day Two of the London 2019 World Para-swimming Championships where he claimed a bronze medal. His immediate focus…


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  • Ontario Death

    Posted by Rose Kwett on October 30, 2019

    A young adult in Waterloo region recently died after contracting meningococcal meningitis. People who are at a higher risk include household contacts, intimate partners, and those…


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  • Boston Cases

    Posted by Rose Kwett on October 24, 2019

    Meningococcal disease is caused by a bacteria requiring close contact & is spread through saliva or spit. According to a joint statement from Mayor Marty Walsh and…


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  • Meningitis Facts

    Posted by Rose Kwett on October 12, 2019

    Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges, the outer covering of the brain & spinal cord. The infection can also invade the blood which is…


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  • Maximum Protection

    Posted by Rose Kwett on October 4, 2019

    Vaccines provide a longer protection from meningococcal disease. Several vaccine programs are being offered so please take advantage of them. Meningococcal ACWY Program – The meningococcal…


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