Meningitis Foundation Canada

Meningitis Foundation Canada Meningitis Foundation Canada was founded by Kathryn Blain whose only son, Michael Longo, died in 1995 from meningococcal septicemia.

06/20/2026

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04/04/2026

๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿฆ  Dangerous bacterial infection hits highest level in Canada in over a decade ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) are rising across the country, with more than 150 cases reported in 2025 โ€” the highest in over 10 years.

โš ๏ธ This rare but serious infection can lead to:
๐Ÿง  Meningitis (brain inflammation)
๐Ÿฉธ Blood infections (sepsis)
โšก Rapid health deterioration
๐Ÿ’” Long-term disabilities or even death

๐Ÿ‘ถ Young children and teens are among the most at risk
๐Ÿ“ˆ Cases have been increasing steadily since the pandemic

Health experts say the disease is unpredictable and can worsen quickly โ€” early symptoms may seem mild but can escalate fast.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Stay informed. Know the symptoms. Donโ€™t ignore warning signs.

01/08/2026

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P. O. Box 28015 Rue P. O. Parkdale
Waterloo, ON

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