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School officials on alert after 17 contract, 5 die from meningococcal disease in Tijuana
Officials: 1 died, baby recovering in San Diego
Posted: 03/21/2013
Last Updated: 16 hours ago
SAN DIEGO - San Diego County schools are being urged to watch out for signs of meningitis following an outbreak in nearby Tijuana, Mexico that's killed five people.
County health officials are urging 42 school districts to educate staff and parents about the warning signs and an available vaccine. They've also been directed to discourage students from sharing food or lip balm that can transmit the disease.
Authorities say many local families have relatives in Mexico and may be planning spring break visits.
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Officials: 1 died, baby recovering in San Diego
Posted: 03/21/2013
Last Updated: 16 hours ago
SAN DIEGO - San Diego County schools are being urged to watch out for signs of meningitis following an outbreak in nearby Tijuana, Mexico that's killed five people.
County health officials are urging 42 school districts to educate staff and parents about the warning signs and an available vaccine. They've also been directed to discourage students from sharing food or lip balm that can transmit the disease.
Authorities say many local families have relatives in Mexico and may be planning spring break visits.
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