Nova Scotia Meningitis

• N.S. to fund MenB vaccine for some post-secondary students living in dorms

  The province has announced it will cover the $300 cost for those deemed at high risk of contracting the potentially fatal disease.

  Health

  May 25, 2023
  
• Calls increase in N.S. for provincially-funded meningitis B vaccine

  Three deaths tied to the infection occurred in the last 18 months. An outbreak was also declared at Sheriff Hall, a residence of Dalhousie University in Halifax.

  Canada

  Dec 27, 2022
  
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• Family renews calls for change after Dalhousie University meningitis death

  Norrie Matthews has taken up the fight against meningitis B following the death of his 19-year-old son, Kai, last year at Acadia University.

  Health

  Dec 18, 2022
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• Meningitis outbreak declared at Dalhousie University residence after sudden death

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

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2022