Pennsylvania Teen Dies from Bacterial Meningitis School District Responds

A Pennsylvania high school senior, Ryan Duffy, 18, died from Streptococcus Pneumoniae Meningitis after being admitted to the ICU last week, as reported by the Neshaminy School District. While the district is enhancing cleaning protocols, they noted that this type of meningitis is not typically contagious in school settings, and a moment of silence will be held in his honor at an upcoming football game.

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