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North County student dies from meningits
By: North County Times - | ∞
CARMEL VALLEY ---- A 15-year-old Canyon Crest Academy student died of Meningococcal disease Sunday, and the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency, while noting that the risk of infection is extradorinarily low, is urging parents to seek vaccination for their children.
Those in close contact with the student, identified on the school's website as freshman Adria Horning, have been notified and advised to seek preventive antibiotic treatment, according to a release from the health services agency.
Close contact is defined as living in the same household or sharing oral secretions, such as by kissing or sharing food, drinks, water bottles, cigarettes, lipstick, etc.
Parents also have been advised to be on alert for symptoms which include: fever, headache, stiff neck and/or rash that does not blanch on pressure, according to the agency release.
To reduce the spread of meningococcal disease and other communicable diseases, the agency recommends not sharing food, drinks, water bottles, lipstick or lip balm, etc. A vaccine is available to prevent some strains of meningococcal disease. For more information on the disease and the vaccine, contact your healthcare provider or go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/submenus/sub_meningitis.htm
For information about free and low-cost vaccine, go to www.sdiz.org.
The school is providing counseling support for students who are in need throughout the week in the staff lounge, according to a letter on the school's website.
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Becky wrote on Mar 26, 2007 2:36 PM:I am so saddened to read about the death of a young student to meningitis. I lost my best friend in high school many years ago to this. My son now carries his name. My condolences to his family and friends.
Hallie wrote on Mar 26, 2007 5:44 PM:Adria was so full of life, and made an impact on many around her. We love you
Juhi wrote on Mar 26, 2007 7:02 PM:Adria was full of life and I hope your soul will rest in peace. We will dearly miss her...
Antonio wrote on Mar 26, 2007 7:36 PM:Adria was an incredible person and did not deserve any of this. She will be thought of forever. We will forever miss her.
Kyle wrote on Mar 26, 2007 8:06 PM:She was always so happy and always had a smile on her face. She was a great person and didn't deserver this. Adria and her family will be in my prayers. She will be miss.
kristina Chase wrote on Mar 27, 2007 5:19 PM:ADRIA- you are a wonderful person and was nevr seen without a huge smile! you dont evven understnad how much you will b missed R.I.P.ADRIA!
neeka wrote on Mar 27, 2007 5:28 PM:this happend so suddenly you went EW and like i knew you and im really sad this happend
Hannah wrote on Mar 27, 2007 6:45 PM:Adria, she was an amazing atheltete and very smart. She voulunteered to be the assistant coach for the basketball team I am on. She showed me the proper way to shoot and I will always remeber this advice for the rest of my life. I will never forget you, our whole basketball team cried all day. I am so sad and you are my biggest role model.
Sophie wrote on Apr 14, 2007 1:16 PM:there is not a day that goes by without my mind wandering over you. i love you so much and you are the most beautiful person inside and out.
Kalilah wrote on Apr 30, 2007 12:31 PM:Adria, I Love You More Than Anything And Anyone, You Know, You Were Like A Sister To Me In Elementary School, You Remember Del Mar Hills, Right? You Were My Role Model As Well You Made Me Shine Like You Inside And Out...Goodbye may seem forever, farewell is like the end, but in my hearts a memory, and there will always be
rachel wrote on May 6, 2007 12:02 AM:adria, you where the first person i met at canyon crest academy. you are dearly missed. i think about you all the time. i love you and miss you.
molly wrote on May 19, 2007 1:30 PM:adria i love you and miss you like crazy......i wish i could see you again. you were my role model and i always wanted to be just like you. you are such a beautiful amazing person
molly wrote on May 19, 2007 1:35 PM:adria i love and miss you like crazy. i wish i could see you again....you were my role model and i wanted to be just liek you. you are such a beautiful amazing person
Tristan... wrote on Sep 4, 2007 9:52 PM:I know this is really delayed but noone will ever stop thinking of you
tali wrote on Jan 20, 2008 9:04 PM:ADRIA- I know we only saw each other so often (PE and field hockey) but every moment that we spent was meaningful, and I know that I miss you a lot. At least we actually won some games this year, and they are all dedicated to you because you are so hardworking and amazing.
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