News Items tag as: meningococcal disease

Meningococcal threat lingers in the Okanagan
February 05, 2018 - 11:51 AM

The month and a half long meningococcal outbreak in the Okanagan isn't over quite yet.
Meningococcal vaccinations for teens continue throughout the Okanagan
January 04, 2018 - 1:30 PM

OKANAGAN - Immunization of vulnerable teens will continue throughout the Okanagan health service area as the Interior Heatlh Authority maintains efforts to contain an outbreak of meningococcal disease.
Another case of meningococcal disease confirmed within Interior Health region
December 28, 2017 - 4:48 PM

OKANAGAN - The Interior Health Authority has confirmed another case of meningococcal disease.
Interior Health wraps up Okanagan high school immunizations for meningococcal outbreak
December 20, 2017 - 4:30 PM

OKANAGAN - The Interior Health Authority is wrapping up this week its meningococcal vaccination program at high schools across the Okanagan Valley.
More meningococcal immunization clinics this week in Okanagan
December 18, 2017 - 5:30 PM

Due to high demand and additional vaccine received, Interior Health (IH) would like to advise the public of the following evening drop-in meningococcal immunization clinics throughout the Okanagan.
More meningococcal immunization clinics added in Okanagan today
December 17, 2017 - 9:38 AM

OKANAGAN – The Interior Health Authority is holding more immunization clinics today due to the demand for the meningococcal vaccine.
Interior Health Authority declares meningococcal outbreak
December 14, 2017 - 3:07 PM

The Interior Health Authority said today it will offer immunization for meningococcal disease for teens 15 to 19 years old and those in grades 9 to 12.
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News Items tag as: meningococcal disease

Meningococcal threat lingers in the Okanagan

Meningococcal vaccinations for teens continue throughout the Okanagan

Another case of meningococcal disease confirmed within Interior Health region

Interior Health wraps up Okanagan high school immunizations for meningococcal outbreak

More meningococcal immunization clinics this week in Okanagan

More meningococcal immunization clinics added in Okanagan today

Interior Health Authority declares meningococcal outbreak

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