Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Health Unit Encourages Meningitus Vaccinations

Declining vaccination rates are leaving health unit staff concerned of a possible outbreak.

The meningitus vaccine, which is provided in grade 7, protects against the disease which can be fatal.

Manager of Infectous Diseases at the Northwestern Health Unit Donna Stanley says the number of youth being immunized for meningitus has dropped in recent years.

Families with children who haven't gotten the vaccination are asked to make an appointment with their local health unit.