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Dangerous bacterial infection hits highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade

April 3, 2026

Annual cases of invasive meningococcal disease, a rare but dangerous bacterial infection, have hit the highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade. This rapidly-progressing illness can cause meningitis, sepsis or even death, and children and young adults often bear the brunt.



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