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Maine CDC Health Advisory
June 12, 2019
Meningococcal Disease Case at Wiscasset Middle High School
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) is reporting a case of meningococcal disease in a student who attends Wiscasset Middle High School. Lab tests confirmed the case on June 11, 2019. Maine CDC has informed Wiscasset Middle High School as well as local medical facilities of the case, and is working with them to notify exposed individuals. The student attended two public events during their infectious period: the Wiscasset Middle High School Alumni Banquet on Saturday, June 1st and the Wiscasset Middle High School Graduation on Thursday, June 6th. There are no specific recommendations for students, staff, or visitors to the school, alumni banquet, or graduation.
Most cases of meningococcal disease are sporadic, with fewer than 5% associated with secondary cases. Maine CDC is asking clinicians to be aware of potential exposures and increase surveillance for illness suggestive of meningococcal disease.
