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Spike in meningitis cases prompts public health to vaccinate 2,000 kids near Quebec City
The Chaudi?re-Appalaches region, near Quebec City, has had 6 cases of meningitis in 2016
CBC News Posted: Sep 16, 2016 3:02 PM ET
Last Updated: Sep 16, 2016 3:02 PM ET
Public health officials are vaccinating thousands of children in the MRC de Lotbini?re region southwest of Quebec City after an above-average number of meningitis cases this year.
.About 2,000 children, from newborns to four-year-olds, are specifically targeted by the campaign.
They'll be vaccinated for Type B meningococcus, which is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis among children and teens...
Spike in meningitis cases prompts public health to vaccinate 2,000 kids near Quebec City
The Chaudi?re-Appalaches region, near Quebec City, has had 6 cases of meningitis in 2016
CBC News Posted: Sep 16, 2016 3:02 PM ET
Last Updated: Sep 16, 2016 3:02 PM ET
Public health officials are vaccinating thousands of children in the MRC de Lotbini?re region southwest of Quebec City after an above-average number of meningitis cases this year.
.About 2,000 children, from newborns to four-year-olds, are specifically targeted by the campaign.
They'll be vaccinated for Type B meningococcus, which is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis among children and teens...