Kai was a young, healthy student who showed tremendous potential. In less than 30 hours, meningitis B claimed his life. Read Kai’s story.
Join The Fight
Know The Facts
- Meningitis B can strike fast without warning, and 1 in every 10 people who contract the illness will die.
- Post-secondary students are 5 times more likely to get meningitis B.
- Meningitis B is the most lethal strain of meningitis, and although there is a vaccine available, you are unlikely to have been immunized against the B strain.
- Meningitis B symptoms manifest rapidly and are frequently misdiagnosed as the flu. Know the warning signs.
Student Health Information
Talk to your student health representative about the meningitis B vaccine.
Acadia University
Students should contact James Sandford:
james.sanford@acadiau.ca
Dalhousie University
Students should contact:
Student Health and Wellness
University of King’s College
Students should contact:
Student Health and Wellness
Saint Mary’s University
Students should contact:
student.health@smu.ca
NSCAD University
Students should contact the Office of Opportunity & Belonging:
belong@nscad.ca
Université Sainte-Anne
Students should contact Sebastien Dol:
Sebastien.Dol@usainteanne.ca
Cape Breton University
Students should contact Health Services:
healthservices@cbu.ca
St. Francis Xavier University
Students can book an appointment:
Health and Counselling Centre
Mount Saint Vincent University
Students should contact Maxine Brewer:
Maxine.brewer@msvu.ca
We’re partnering with Universities & Colleges across Nova Scotia to promote awareness and encourage meningitis B vaccinations.
