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education2 years ago

Multiple Colorado Teachers Die from Suspected Meningitis Infection

A third teacher from the Cherry Creek School District, Scott Nash, has passed away, following the deaths of Maddie Schmidt and Judith Geoffroy. The cause of Nash's death has not been released, and the district does not believe it is related to bacterial meningitis, which was suspected in Schmidt's case. The deaths were deemed natural causes, and Geoffroy's cause of death is still under investigation. Eaglecrest High School was closed on Wednesday, and the district is working to identify those who may have been in close contact with Schmidt.

via FOX 31 Denver|
#bacterial-meningitis#cherry-creek-school-district#eaglecrest-high-school
health2 years ago

Colorado High School Cancels Classes Following Teacher's Suspected Meningitis Death

Eaglecrest High School in Colorado canceled classes and afterschool activities after a teacher died from suspected bacterial meningitis. The school district is working with the Arapahoe County Public Health Department to identify students or staff who may have been in close contact with the infected teacher. The district will offer preventative antibiotics to staff and families of students who were determined to be in close contact with the teacher. Bacterial meningitis is a serious illness that can be treated with antibiotics, but it can be contagious and spread through contact with saliva or nose or throat discharges.

via Fox Business|
#antibiotics#bacterial-meningitis#cherry-creek-school-district
education2 years ago

Second Colorado High School Teacher Dies from Suspected Meningitis Infection

A second teacher at Eaglecrest High School in the Cherry Creek School District, Judith Geoffroy, has died over the weekend, following the death of another teacher, Maddie Schmidt, who had symptoms consistent with bacterial meningitis. Both deaths were of natural causes and unrelated. The school was closed on Wednesday, and mental health support staff will be available for students and staff.

via FOX 31 Denver|
#cherry-creek-school-district#eaglecrest-high-school#education
health2 years ago

Multiple Colorado Educators Die from Suspected Bacterial Meningitis Infection

Two educators from Cherry Creek School District died over the weekend, one with a confirmed case of bacterial meningitis. The school has canceled all after-school activities and classes to allow the health department to finish contact tracing any students or staff who may have been in close contact with the infected teacher. The district is currently working to identify students or staff who may have come in contact with the infected teacher. Bacterial meningitis is a serious condition that can be deadly but can be treated with antibiotics.

via Colorado Public Radio|
#bacterial-meningitis#cherry-creek-school-district#health