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Mandatory Vaccinations
Before traveling to Hajj & Umrah 2024 pilgrimage, check the required meningococcal vaccinations for entry into Saudi Arabia. Large gatherings come with health risks. Stay protected & ensure vaccinations are up to date Read the full article.
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Tragic Lost
Eira, 5-month-old baby from West Belfast, suddenly became unwell and died from meningitis hours after she was taken to the hospital. A Public Health Agency spokesperson stated, “It’s important that everyone is aware that the symptoms which are often non-specific in the early stages and it could be mistaken for other illnesses. The disease can […]
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Learn & Recognize
Due to an increase of patients affected by meningococcal disease, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is alerting healthcare providers to be cognizant of the symptoms which could range from but not limited to: vomiting, fever, headache, and rash. The types of infections that can stem from meningococcal disease: meningococcal meningitis which affects […]
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Important up-to-date Immunizations
Routine childhood vaccinations have drastically fallen, raising the risk of outbreaks of more than a dozen vaccine-preventable serious illnesses. The UK Health Security Agency has ad campaigns on TV and social media which will include clips of children asking parents whether their immunizations are up to date. “If we’re not vaccinated, we’re not protected. We […]
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Meningitis is an Emergency
A19-year-old student in the first year of medicine at the Catholic University of Lille, France died after being infected with meningococcal bacteria. She was at home when she suddenly fell ill. Emergency services were notified but despite immediate intervention, the girl’s condition continued to deteriorate. Close contacts were identified by the regional health agency to […]
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World Meningitis Day
Oct 5 is now observed globally to raise public & political awareness about meningitis and its consequences. Meningitis is a disease in which the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord become inflamed. The infection is commonly caused by viruses or bacteria. The treatment depends on the causative organism. The campaign’s theme “Advocacy and Engagement” […]
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Meningitis Rash Test
Nikki Jurcutz, a parent educator behind Tiny Hearts, created a tool showing how to test a rash present when a person is ill. If you press on the rash and the skin color does not change, it might mean they have a serious illness like meningococcal disease which can become deadly within hours. Also if other symptoms […]
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Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
A consensus work between vaccination committees & medical experts established the most common vaccine -preventable diseases. These experts have agreed on a new vaccination plan for adolescence that takes into account meningococcal vaccines, Human papillomavirus (HPV), pertussis, the Flu and COVID-19 & other travel recommendations. Adolescents are the second age group at highest risk of invasive […]
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Save a Life!
Meningitis is often spread by kissing, sneezing or coughing, sharing things that have been in other people’s mouth. Teenagers are the most at risk group after young children due to their lifestyle. The infection can also be spread by a “healthy carrier”, people who are not exhibiting any symptoms but carry the infection in their […]
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Suspect Meningitis
NICE (National Institute for Health & Care Excellence) expert committee provided new guidelines for GPs to always suspect bacterial meningitis strongly in people with the ‘red flag’ combination of symptoms including fever, headache, stiff neck and altered level of consciousness. They said meningitis can present with non-specific symptoms and signs, develop rapidly and can be […]
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