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Rising meningococcal cases prompt expanded infant immunization program

The province is targeting higher-risk infants after cases rose sharply, with nearly all W-135 patients hospitalized and some needing intensive care, officials said.

NORTHERN SASKATCHEWAN — The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is expanding meningococcal immunization efforts as the province continues to experience elevated rates of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) caused by serogroup W-135, a rare but s...

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Rising meningococcal cases prompt expanded infant immunization program

Saskatchewan has reported 31 IMD W-135 cases since 2025, prompting expanded vaccine access to help protect high-risk infants, according to SHA.

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
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