Steroid linked to meningitis outbreak in Illinois
Updated: October 8, 2012
SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Department of Public Health is telling doctors to stop using recalled steroid injections. They've been linked to a meningitis outbreak.
No one has gotten sick in Illinois. But, so far there have been 35 cases in six states, including five deaths.
Right now, the only health provider in Illinois to get the recalled product is in Cook County. But that number could go up.
If you received an epidural steroid injection since July and have concerns call the physician who performed your procedure.
No one has gotten sick in Illinois. But, so far there have been 35 cases in six states, including five deaths.
Right now, the only health provider in Illinois to get the recalled product is in Cook County. But that number could go up.
If you received an epidural steroid injection since July and have concerns call the physician who performed your procedure.
