As universities are officially out for the summer, we know back to school is the last thing anyone is thinking about. Meningitis is also not likely to be at the top of the list. However, the close quarters of dorm life and frequent social interactions increase the...
Summer is winding down and fall is just around the corner. With fall approaching we can look forward to cozy sweaters, leaves changing colours, and pumpkin spice everything. Unfortunately, the fall season also brings an increase in some unwelcome visitors, including...
As students prepare to leave home to attend college or university, the risk of meningitis is the last thing on their minds. People generally don’t realize that with dorm living and the close contact behaviour of student life, there comes an increased risk for the...
Unlike colds and flus that tend to make people sick in the colder winter months, shingles is a risk at all times of the year. The burning rash can strike anytime, anywhere. The pain from shingles can be excruciating and lead to severe and long-lasting complications....
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a potentially severe and fatal respiratory disease. It is often referred to as the “100-day cough” as the severe cough can last for weeks or even months. There are 20,000 to 40,000 million cases of whooping cough and...
It’s hard to turn on the news these days without hearing about measles. It’s one of the most contagious diseases known and has made a global comeback in the last few years. The news has widely reported the recent outbreaks in Europe that surpassed 30,00 cases in 2023....