Meningitis Deaths Climb

Meningitis broke out in the United States on September 25 due to an infected steriod shot. Ten states have reported an overall of 124 people who have been diagnosed with meningitis, the most resent being Florida. There have been deaths in Tennessee, Michigan, Virginia, Florida, and Maryland, cases have also been found in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, New Jersey, and North Carolina. More than 13,000 people got the steriod shot, which is like a pain reliever and helps other infections. Meningitis infects the membranes and covers the brain and spinal cord. People who contract meningitis suffer from headaches, nausea, and fever. Although it is not contagious, people keep getting it from the shot.    http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/10/us-usa-health-meningitis-idUSBRE8970TQ20121010