Meningitis

2022 - 12 - 16

meningococcal disease - meningococcal meningitis

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Meningitis outbreak declared at Dalhousie University residence after ... (Globalnews.ca)

In an email to students and faculty, the Dalhousie University community was told an outbreak of meningococcal disease was being declared for the Shirreff ...

Meningococcal infections can be “very serious and can be deadly in a matter of hours,” the CDC said. “We recognize the anxiety and uncertainty this sort of news creates for our community,” the university stated. Public health has identified and contacted those who may have been exposed to them, the release said. Public Health said it is investigating whether there are any links between the individuals. In an email to students and faculty, signed by Regional Medical Officer of Health Dr. “Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with their family and friends.

Meningitis outbreak declared at Dalhousie University residence ... (CBC.ca)

Nova Scotia Public Health is declaring an outbreak of meningococcal disease in Shirreff Hall, a residence at Dalhousie University, after two cases were ...

According to Public Health guidelines, two cases of meningococcal disease with the same serogroup in one location over a short period of time is considered an institutional outbreak. Up to one-third of cases result in long-term disabilities. Muecke said Public Health officials quickly assembled a list of close contacts and everyone who met the criteria has received preventive medication. There are nearly 200 cases of meningitis per year in Canada, on average. A media release from Nova Scotia Health said the other student is recovering in hospital. Public Health has said there is no indication of increased risk to the general public or the larger Dalhousie University community.

Two meningitis cases, including one death, at Halifax university ... (Toronto Star)

HALIFAX - Public health officials in Nova Scotia are investigating two cases of meningococcal meningitis after one university student died and another...

“We recognize the anxiety and uncertainty this sort of news creates for our community,” the statement said. “This form of bacterial meningitis is not spread through the air or casual contact, such as sitting next to or talking with someone who is sick with the disease.” “At this time there is no indication of increased risk to the general public or the Dalhousie University community,” said Dr.

Outbreak declared at Dalhousie University residence after student ... (CTV News Atlantic)

A student at Dalhousie University in Halifax has died after contracting meningococcal disease. Nova Scotia Public Health confirmed the death Friday, ...

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Public Health investigating two cases of meningococcal disease at ... (Dal News)

The following message was emailed today (Friday, Dec. 16) to all students, faculty and staff. MEMORANDUM. To: The Dalhousie University community.

The university will continue to assist and support Public Health in any way possible. Public health is also suggesting that the best way to protect yourself and your community are to be take the following precautions: [Dalhousie’s Student Health and Wellness for both quality primary and mental health-care services](https://www.dal.ca/campus_life/health-and-wellness/appointments/book-your-appointment.html). Cristin Muecke, Regional Medical Officer of Health, also assures us that at this time there is no indication of increased risk to the general public or the larger Dalhousie University community. We recognize the anxiety and uncertainty this sort of news creates for our community. This form of bacterial meningitis is not spread through the air or casual contact, such as sitting next to or talking with someone who is sick with the disease. Public Health and Dalhousie University are working closely together to support our community. Public Health has confirmed that both individuals had the same strain of the meningococcal disease bacteria called serogroup B. Only those contacted by Public Health are required to take further action. Since there are two cases, according to Public Health guidelines, an outbreak is being declared for the Shirreff Hall residence. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with their family and friends. They will also be sharing the very sad news about the sudden death of one of those students.

Meningitis outbreak declared at Dal following 2 cases, including a ... (Yahoo News Canada)

Public Health is declaring an outbreak of meningococcal disease in Shirreff Hall, a residence at Dalhousie University, after two cases were detected, ...