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May 8, 2009 in City
STCU advising of employee with meningitis
Spokane Teachers Credit Union members who’ve recently used its main and Cheney branches are being advised that an employee there has been hospitalized with viral meningitis.
While the risk of spreading the disease is considered small, the credit union this morning issued an alert so that customers would be aware of it.
The employee was on duty at the Cheney branch from April 27 through May 1 and at the main branch, 106 W. Nora Ave., on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The credit union recommends that anyone who may have been exposed and is feeling ill with headache, stiff neck and fever should consult a physician.
In addition to the public notice, STCU management has taken steps to disinfect work areas and is offering hand sanitizers to staff and credit union members.
For more information about meningitis, go to the CDC’s Web site.
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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
Thank you,
Meningitis Foundation of America
P O Box 1818
El Mirage AZ 85335
480.270.2652
www.musa.org
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