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Case of meningococcal disease at Edmonton library leads to public alert
Case of invasive meningococcal disease confirmed in visitor to Lois Hole library
CBC News Posted: Feb 27, 2018 2:37 PM MT Last Updated: Feb 27, 2018 2:37 PM MT
A public health alert has been issued after a person infected with a case of invasive meningococcal disease visited an Edmonton library.
People who participated in the Sing, Sign, Laugh and Learn program at the Lois Hole Public Library in Callingwood between 10:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Feb. 21 may have been exposed to the bacteria, which can lead to meningitis, Alberta Health Services said.
Participants are asked to call Health Link at 811 as soon as possible.
The risk of infection to the general public is low, but all those who were at the library at the time are advised to monitor themselves for symptoms until March 4...
Case of meningococcal disease at Edmonton library leads to public alert
Case of invasive meningococcal disease confirmed in visitor to Lois Hole library
CBC News Posted: Feb 27, 2018 2:37 PM MT Last Updated: Feb 27, 2018 2:37 PM MT
A public health alert has been issued after a person infected with a case of invasive meningococcal disease visited an Edmonton library.
People who participated in the Sing, Sign, Laugh and Learn program at the Lois Hole Public Library in Callingwood between 10:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Feb. 21 may have been exposed to the bacteria, which can lead to meningitis, Alberta Health Services said.
Participants are asked to call Health Link at 811 as soon as possible.
The risk of infection to the general public is low, but all those who were at the library at the time are advised to monitor themselves for symptoms until March 4...