Interior Health, British Columbia confirmed 12th case of meningococcal disease.
Dr. Corneil vice president of Population Health and chief medical health officer, said, “The outbreak declaration is based on five cases we’ve had since June that are all of the same sub-type, W. meningitis. This year’s spike of 12 regional cases is causing Interior Health to be vigilant in encouraging young people to get the vaccine.”
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