Meningitis

• Supreme Court won’t hear appeal in case of Alberta parents who’ve faced 2 trials in son’s death

  The Supreme Court of Canada won't hear an appeal in a high-profile Alberta case that saw David and Colett Stephan tried twice in the death of their sick toddler.

  Canada

  Aug 4
  
• Ontario doctors calling for school-based vaccine programs to resume after being stopped due to COVID

  For years Ontario public health units have been offering vaccines in schools for HPV, Hepatitis B, and Meningitis.

  Health

  Nov 1, 2021
  
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• N.S. man honours best friend with fundraiser to prevent future tragedies

  The memory of a young N.S. man who suddenly died of a preventable infection was honoured with a fundraiser.

  Health

  Oct 9, 2021
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• Alberta Crown stays charges against David and Collet Stephan in toddler’s death

  Crown prosecutors have stayed charges against parents David and Collet Stephan, who were facing a third trial in the death of their toddler in southern Alberta.

  Crime

  Jun 22, 2021
• Halifax family calling for change after 19-year-old’s sudden death from meningitis

  Kai's family has launched a platform called BforKai.org to help educate people about meningitis B and increase vaccination rates.

  Health

  Jun 17, 2021
• Law professor says no guarantee of 3rd trial for parents in Alberta child’s death

  The Alberta Court of Appeal on Monday overturned a judge's acquittal in 2019 of David and Collet Stephan in the death of 18-month-old Ezekiel.

  Crime

  Mar 9, 2021
• Alberta Appeal Court orders 3rd trial over toddler death for David and Collet Stephan

  Alberta's top court has ordered a third trial for David and Collet Stephan, a couple originally convicted then found not guilty in the death of their 18-month-old son Ezekiel.

  Crime

  Mar 8, 2021
• A baby sick with meningitis was sent home from Abbotsford hospital — only to suffer a stroke

  The two-and-a-half-month-old infant suffered a stroke after he was sent home by the doctor despite showing symptoms of the illness.

  Feb 13, 2020
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• Waterloo Region resident dies after contracting meningococcal meningitis

  A person in Waterloo region recently died after contracting meningococcal meningitis, Waterloo Public Health’s acting medical officer of Health confirmed.

  Oct 29, 2019
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• David and Collet Stephan found not guilty in 2012 death of son

  A judge is to rule Thursday whether an Alberta couple who treated their son with herbal remedies rather than seek medical attention should be held responsible in his death.

  Crime

  Sep 19, 2019