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Archive Home > 2012 > October > 09 > 13,000 got suspect steroid shots; risk uncertain

13,000 got suspect steroid shots; risk uncertain

By Mike Stobbe / The Bulletin
October 9, 2012

NEW YORK — As many as 13,000 people received steroid shots suspected in a national meningitis outbreak, health officials said Monday. But it’s not clear how many are in danger.

Officials don’t how many of the shots may have been contaminated with meningitis-causing fungus tied to the outbreak.....

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