Media Advisory                                April 1, 2005

Meningitis Campaign Kick-Off Photo Opportunity

When:         Wed., April 6, 2005 – 10:30 a.m.             

                   OSCVI                                                                

                   Gymnasium                                               

1550 8th St. E., Owen Sound

Thurs., April 7, 2005 – 10:30 a.m.

Walkerton District Secondary School

Gymnasium

1320 Yonge St., Walkerton

Who:           Dr. Hazel Lynn with high school students who are receiving their meningitis vaccination.

What:          Photo opportunity

Why:           To promote that Ontario is now funding meningococcal vaccine for Grade 7 students and 15 to 19-year-olds.

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Attachments:

Media Release – Meningitis C Vaccine Campaign for Teens Launched

For more information:

Karen Sweiger

Program Manager, Vaccine Preventable Diseases Program

Grey Bruce Health Unit

376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456