• Protection is better than cure

    Posted by Rose Kwett on July 31, 2019

    Meningococcal meningitis is caused by the Neisseria Meningitidis bacteria, a life-threatening disease potentially kill a healthy kid or adult inside 24 hours after the first symptom shows up.


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  • Vaccination Requirement

    Posted by Rose Kwett on July 24, 2019

    The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) proposed changes to the vaccine requirement regulations earlier this year and will go into effect on Aug. 2.


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  • Approval Delay

    Posted by Rose Kwett on July 18, 2019

    Last year, there were 281 cases of meningococcal disease in Australia. The deadly B strain was a factor in 119 cases, the W strain in 100, and the…


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  • Potential Outbreak

    Posted by Rose Kwett on July 13, 2019

    An outbreak of the meningococcal group W bacteria was declared in Northland last year, after three deaths from the virulent strain, and one death from an unknown strain. Northlanders have…


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  • Tragic Loss

    Posted by Rose Kwett on July 10, 2019

    Fourth year medical student Zachary Gravatt died of meningococcal disease a decade ago at Auckland City Hospital on suspicion he had swine flu. Zac went to his…


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  • Additional Protection

    Posted by Rose Kwett on July 3, 2019

    Children starting secondary school in September are to be offered a new meningitis vaccine, MenACWY. The vaccine is aimed at providing additional protection against meningococcal C…


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  • Emerging Strains

    Posted by Rose Kwett on June 28, 2019

    A study, published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, by researchers from Leicester, the University of Nottingham and Public Health England collaborate to explore the reasons behind 2013’s rapid…


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  • It can happen to anyone

    Posted by Rose Kwett on June 21, 2019

    Sarah Hayward, 51 years old, felt “strange” wondered if she’d had her drink spiked after a night out with her pals. Within 24 hours, she…


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  • Expand Recommendation

    Posted by Rose Kwett on June 13, 2019

    Aracelly Bibl did everything right. She prioritized the health of her three boys and made sure they were up to date on their recommended vaccinations. Bibl’s…


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  • Know the Facts

    Posted by Rose Kwett on June 8, 2019

    Quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine became available in the United States in 2005 which offers protection against ACWY strains of meningococcal meningitis or septicemia. In 2014-15, meningococcal serogroup…


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