Auburn day camper diagnosed with meningitis
Auburn Recreation District officials warned parents that a day camper was diagnosed with viral meningitis Wednesday. The 6-year-old boy was in the youth Discovery Club and Day Camp at Recreation Park Monday and his mother called ARD staff Wednesday morning to alert them of his medical condition, according to Kahl Muscott, Auburn Recreation District administrator. Muscott said staff immediately posted an advisory at the site and passed out informational fliers to parents. The fliers informed them of the child’s diagnosis and symptoms to watch for. Muscott added that it is normal procedure to disinfect rooms and toys at the end of every day. He said staff was taking extra measures Wednesday evening. The boy did not swim on Monday. Muscott said campers were playing in the park that day and groups were intermixed. According to KidsHealth.org, viral meningitis is “relatively” common but less serious than bacterial meningitis. When diagnosed quickly, it can be easily treated, according to information on the site. Most cases of viral meningitis resolve within seven to 10 days without treatment or complications, according to KidsHealth.org. Symptoms are similar to those of the flu and common cold and include fever, lethargy, irritability, headache, eye sensitivity to light, stiff neck, skin rashes and seizures. Muscott said more information will be posted on the recreation district’s Web site, auburnrec.com, Thursday. He added that staff will be addressing the issue Thursday morning with parents as they drop off their children. ~ Jenifer Gee
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The Meningitis Foundation of America (MFA), a national organization, would like the public and media to know that information is available regarding the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of meningitis. MFA was founded by parents whose children were affected by meningitis. In addition to supporting vaccines and other means of preventing meningitis, the MFA provides information to educate the public and medical professionals so that the early diagnosis, treatment and, most important, prevention of meningitis, will save lives. Meningitis is a dangerous and sometimes fatal inflammation of the brain and/or spinal cord that can leave survivors with serious life-long physical problems such as deafness, brain damage and other disabilities, meningitis can sometimes result in loss of limbs. MFA would like to be considered as a news resource for the disease. For further information, visit the MFA website at www.musa.org.
MFA is proud to announce the new C.I.S.S. Container Identification Scratch System
When we participate in sporting events or mingle at social gatherings it is possible to lose track of our water bottles and/or beverage cans, especially those served in containers that are very similar or identical to a container from which you are drinking. This carries the risk of transmitting an illness, such as meningitis or the common cold or flu. The Container Identification Scratch System, or C.I.S.S., is a fun way to make sure you always know your drink from others. Use it at sporting events or at family gatherings and reduce the waste from forgotten drinks. Simply scratch your number from the C.I.S.S. label and identify your drink. For more information please contact Bob Gold at Ciss.bob@gmail.com and www.musa.org
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