Tributes for cheerleader, 21, who worked at day camp for kids and died from meningitis
Kristy Malter "never had a bad word to say about anyone, but now parents of the 219 children she worked with are angry they weren't properly informed about illness
A CHEERLEADER 'S death from bacterial meningitis has sparked fears among the parents who have children attending the day camp where she worked.
Kristy Malter, 21, of Mount Pleasant, in the US, passed way on Thursday, and she was known for her caring nature, and was attending Central Michigan University.
According to the . she was hospitalised on Tuesday.
Malter had been working as a day camp counsellor and worked with approximately 219 children aged between five to twelve at the Life Time Fitness gym.
Since her death health officials have been trying to contact parents to notify them.
The company has been warning those who had children in attendance between June 1 - 11.
The virus has an incubation period of one to ten days.
However many parents feel they hadn't been given enough warning - Lauren Diana wrote: "I found out about the situation from the Free Press this morning. There was no mass email sent out. I get every marketing email but nothing about this. There is also nothing posted in the club. Pretty pathetic actually."
Meanwhile Michelle Scott said she was given different information: "I am furious with Lifetime right now. We were in the same pool swimming around with the camp kids and counsellors. Not to mention, you don't know if you came in contact with someone who may be infected and they haven't shown any signs yet."
Life Time said due to the virus being spread by direct contact with saliva or nasal secretions, so the risk was low.
Early symptoms of bacterial meningitis are usually confusion, nausea or vomiting, fever, stiff neck or back, or rash.
According to friends and family, Malter was an upbeat woman who loved working with children.
She was known as 'Mama Kristy' according to the Detroit Free Press, because of her caring nature.
Faryn Prosser told the Detroit Free Press: "Kristy was without a doubt one of the most selfless and genuine people I've ever known.
"She greeted every person she met with a smile and never had a bad thing to say about anyone."