Officials from the Magnolia Independent School District sent home a letter to parents Tuesday informing them that over the weekend, a student from Magnolia Junior High School had died from meningococcal meningitis. A Harris County Health Department spokesperson said that there has been increased meningitis activity in northern Harris County. The principal from A.M. Akin Elementary School in New Caney Independent School District sent home a letter with parents late last week to let them know that they have a suspected case of meningitis. New Caney ISD said that they are doing everything they can to keep the community informed and sending letters home. But concerned parent Elizabeth Franklin isn't taking any chances with her daughter Stacey.
Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial infection of the tissues covering the brain and spinal cord.
The two school districts warn that anyone who has symptoms should see a doctor immediately, because early treatment may prevent death. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Quotes delayed a minimum of 20 min.