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Challenger Elementary Parents Warned Of Bacterial Meningitis Case In School

Parents at Challenger Elementary School in Tamarac were notified Monday that a case of the potentially deadly bacterial meningitis was reported at the school.

CBS4–2012/11/19

The New England Compounding Center is shown here on October 5, 2012 in Framingham, Massachusetts. The pharmacy is currently being investigated for producing a contaminated steroid shot that included the meningitis fungus.  (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

New Case Of Fungal Meningitis Confirmed In Florida

Another case of fungal meningitis stemming from a contaminated drug has been confirmed in Florida.

CBS4–2012/11/19

Bryant De La Cruz's battle with a headache ended with him passing away from bacterial meningitis. (Source: Anielka Gonzalez)

Man Dies of Bacterial Meningitis Hours After Symptoms Surface

A second deadly case in as many months of bacterial meningitis has been confirmed in South Florida, Miami-Dade County Health officials said Wednesday.

CBS4–2012/11/14

The New England Compounding Center is shown here on October 5, 2012 in Framingham, Massachusetts. The pharmacy is currently being investigated for producing a contaminated steroid shot that included the meningitis fungus.  (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Florida Confirms Another Case Of Fungal Meningitis

Another case of fungal meningitis stemming from a contaminated drug has been confirmed in Florida.

CBS4–2012/10/29

The New England Compounding Center is shown here on October 5, 2012 in Framingham, Massachusetts. The pharmacy is currently being investigated for producing a contaminated steroid shot that included the meningitis fungus.  (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Fla. Confirms 3 More Cases Of Fungal Meningitis

Another three cases of fungal meningitis stemming from a tainted lot of methylprednisolone acetate (steroids) have been confirmed by the Florida Department of Health.

CBS Miami–2012/10/24

The New England Compounding Center is shown here on October 5, 2012 in Framingham, Massachusetts. The pharmacy is currently being investigated for producing a contaminated steroid shot that included the meningitis fungus.  (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

19th Confirmed Case Of Fungal Meningitis In Florida

Another case of fungal meningitis stemming from a tainted steroid shot has been confirmed in Florida.

CBS4–2012/10/23

The New England Compounding Center is shown here on October 5, 2012 in Framingham, Massachusetts. The pharmacy is currently being investigated for producing a contaminated steroid shot that included the meningitis fungus.  (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Another Confirmed Case Of Fungal Meningitis In Florida

Another case of fungal meningitis stemming from a contaminated drug has been confirmed in Florida.

CBS4–2012/10/22

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Meningitis Outbreak Claims Third Life In Florida

The state Department of Health confirmed Wednesday that a third person in Florida has died as a result of the nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak.

CBS4–2012/10/17

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Two New Fungal Meningitis Cases Confirmed In Florida

Two new cases of fungal meningitis has been confirmed in Florida. The state’s Department of Health reported that both of the cases were associated with contaminated steroid injections from the New England Compounding Center.

2012/10/16

Coral Reef Senior High (Source: CBS4)

Students Return To Coral Reef High After Meningitis Death

Some students at Coral Reef Senior High students returned to class Monday morning wearing black or UM colors in honor of classmate who died last Friday from meningitis.

CBS4–2012/10/15

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