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Second grader in Lebanon diagnosed with meningococcal disease
Public health officials are looking to identify others who have been in close contact with the child.
Posted: Jan. 26, 2018 11:04 AM
Updated: Jan. 26, 2018 11:21 AM
Posted By: Renee McCullough
LEBANON, Ore. -- The Linn County Health Department said a second grader in Lebanon has been diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis.
In a letter sent home to parents, Dr. William Muth said public health officials are working to identify students and staff who have had close contact with the student at Green Acres Elementary School.
They said meningococcal disease is not highly contagious but students and staff who had direct, close contact with the sick child for at least four hours between Jan. 09, 2018 and Jan. 12, 2018 are at higher risk and should get antibiotics to prevent getting the disease..
Second grader in Lebanon diagnosed with meningococcal disease
Public health officials are looking to identify others who have been in close contact with the child.
Posted: Jan. 26, 2018 11:04 AM
Updated: Jan. 26, 2018 11:21 AM
Posted By: Renee McCullough
LEBANON, Ore. -- The Linn County Health Department said a second grader in Lebanon has been diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis.
In a letter sent home to parents, Dr. William Muth said public health officials are working to identify students and staff who have had close contact with the student at Green Acres Elementary School.
They said meningococcal disease is not highly contagious but students and staff who had direct, close contact with the sick child for at least four hours between Jan. 09, 2018 and Jan. 12, 2018 are at higher risk and should get antibiotics to prevent getting the disease..