All three students previously hospitalized with confirmed cases of meningococcal infection have now been released from the hospital. Both students previously hospitalized with flu-like symptoms have also been released from the hospital.
There are no additional confirmed cases of meningococcal infection.
February 19, 2009
Following is an update to the health advisories related to meningococcal infection issued by the University of Pennsylvania since Thursday, February 12.
A second student previously hospitalized with confirmed meningococcal infection has now been released from the hospital. The remaining hospitalized student with a confirmed case of meningococcal infection continues to recover.
One of the two additional students previously hospitalized with flu-like symptoms has also been released from the hospital. The other student hospitalized with flu-like symptoms continues to show improvement.
There are no additional confirmed cases of meningococcal infection.
Following is an update to the health advisories related to meningococcal infection issued by the University of Pennsylvania since Thursday, February 12.
University and public health officials believe that there is no further need for continued preventative antibiotic treatment related to meningococcal infection.
One student previously hospitalized with confirmed meningococcal infection has now been released from the hospital. The two other students with confirmed cases of meningococcal infection remain in stable condition and continue to show improvement.
The two additional students hospitalized with flu-like symptoms are doing well and continuing to recover. Neither student has been confirmed to have meningococcal infection. However, these two students continue to receive treatment based on medical evaluation and their connections to the previously identified social network.
There are no additional confirmed cases of meningococcal infection.
February 16, 2009
Following is an update to the health advisories issued by the University of Pennsylvania since Thursday, February 12.
All three students hospitalized with meningococcal infections continue to show improvement. All are listed in either good or fair condition. The two students hospitalized with flu-like symptoms are also showing improvements and have NOT been confirmed to have meningococcal infection. There are no additional confirmed cases of meningococcal infection.
February 15, 2009
Following is an update to the health advisories issued by the University of Pennsylvania since Thursday, February 12 regarding three students hospitalized with meningococcal infections.
All three previously hospitalized students have made significant improvement and are recovering. Two additional students directly linked to the identified social networks of the first three students have been hospitalized with flu-like symptoms. They are undergoing further evaluation and treatment but are not critically ill and have NOT been confirmed to have meningococcal infection. There are no additional confirmed cases of meningococcal infection at this time.
The University of Pennsylvania will resume normal operations across all areas on Monday morning, February 16. For this weekend, the University cancelled all official and student-sponsored parties as a precautionary measure. However, as of Monday, all classes, campus events, and other gatherings will proceed as scheduled.
Thus far, University and city public health officials have provided preventative antibiotic treatment to more than 2,100 students. Any students who attended fraternity or sorority events since February 2 should seek preventative antibiotic treatment.
·Even those who have had a previous vaccination for meningococcal disease should receive preventative antibiotic treatment.
·There is no need for anyone who has received preventative antibiotic treatment since Thursday, February 12 to repeat treatment.
Some common early symptoms of meningococcal meningitis include fever, severe headache, and sensitivity to bright light, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, rash and lethargy. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should see a physician or visit the Emergency Room at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania at 34th and Spruce Streets immediately.
The University has announced new clinics to provide preventative antibiotic treatment to Penn students.
Students who attended fraternity or sorority events since February 2, or had close, prolonged contact with anyone who attended any Greek-related events since February 2 – and have not already received preventative antibiotic treatment since Thursday, February 12 – should seek preventative antibiotic treatment. Even those who have had a previous vaccination for meningococcal disease should receive preventative antibiotic treatment.
Special clinics will be available as follows:
Saturday, February 14 7pm-10pm
Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
Sunday, February 15 12pm-3pm
Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
Monday, February 16 11am-3pm
Student Health Service, 3535 Market Street
February 13, 2009
Please be informed that a third student has now been hospitalized with a confirmed case of meningococcal infection.
As a precaution, and to ensure that all students needing to receive preventative treatment have received it, the University has decided to cancel, through this weekend, and perhaps further as circumstances indicate, all official University and student-sponsored parties. This includes, specifically, all parties, on- or off-campus, sponsored by student groups, all Greek-related parties, all College Housing and housing-affiliated parties, or any other gatherings where significant interaction with food, drink, or intimate contact is likely. Athletic and performing arts events will be held as scheduled.
As we have learned the three hospitalized students had common interaction through the Greek system, we have set up a special clinic for tomorrow, Saturday, February 14, at Student Health Service, 3535 Market Street, beginning at 9am. Those who have attended fraternity or sorority events since February 2, or had close, prolonged contact with anyone who attended any Greek-related events since February 2, should visit the clinic for evaluation and possible preventative treatment.
Some common early symptoms of meningococcal meningitis include fever, severe headache, and sensitivity to bright light, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, rash and lethargy. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should see a physician immediately.
Thus far, University and public health officials have provided preventative treatment to more than 100 students and continue active outreach to those believed potentially to have had close, prolonged contact with the hospitalized students.
Please refer to the previous advisory for information about meningococcal disease. For additional information and ongoing updates, please refer to this website.
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