NS, Canada: Riverside Education Centre student being treated for bacteria that can cause meningitis- confirmed

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Riverside Education Centre student being treated for bacteria that can cause meningitis
Public health officials say there do not appear to be any links to other Nova Scotia meningitis cases
CBC News Posted: Apr 11, 2015 4:00 PM AT Last Updated: Apr 11, 2015 4:00 PM AT

A student at Riverside Education Centre in Milford is being treated for an infection with the bacteria that can cause meningitis.

The student developed a fever and a rash on Tuesday and was taken to a family doctor, who quickly sent the student to the IWK in Halifax. The student received antibiotic treatment and is recovering well. For privacy reasons, Public Health did not release the student's name, age, or gender... [h=3][/h]

 

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Meningitis diagnosis confirmed at Riverside Educational Centre
Public health to provide vaccines to 12 people who were in close contact with the student
CBC News Posted: Apr 14, 2015 4:44 PM AT Last Updated: Apr 14, 2015 4:44 PM AT

A case of meningococcal disease has been confirmed in a student at Riverside Educational Centre in East Hants, the Nova Scotia Health Authority said Tuesday.

The student tested positive for the Y strain of the disease and public health will be providing vaccines to 12 people who were in close contact with the student...