Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) is reporting an increase in invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) cases. To date this year, 13 cases have been reported, which is higher than total cases seen in any year since 2002. Of those, two have been fatal. IMD is a potentially life-threatening bacterial infection that can progress suddenly. Several countries, including the United States, …
Meningitis B vaccine available to NS students for free
Nova Scotia – Nova Scotia is expanding eligibility for the meningitis B vaccine to students living in university residences. It has added two groups to those considered at a higher risk of invasive meningococcal disease: People aged 25 and under, living in a dorm or residence for the first time, and which has 13 or more young adults who share …