• 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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  • Early Detection

    Posted by Rose Kwett on June 4, 2019

    Ollie Hall, from Halesworth, died at the James Paget University Hospital (JPUH) after suddenly contracting what doctors determined was meningococcal septicaemia. Paramedics decided not to send…


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  • Two Shots

    Posted by Rose Kwett on May 30, 2019

    It takes two different types of vaccines to help protect against the five vaccine-preventable types of meningococcal bacteria — A, B, C, W and Y.


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  • Complete Coverage Vaccination

    Posted by Rose Kwett on May 25, 2019

    Sara Stelzer, a freshman from San Diego State University, on a Saturday called her parents to complain of a bad headache soon paired with exhaustion and nausea….


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  • Vacation Nightmare

    Posted by Rose Kwett on May 21, 2019

    Lilliana seven-month-old @ the time her family went on a dream vacation to Phuket, Thailand. Her mom, Elisha Robinson said,“I couldn’t believe it. She…


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  • Recognize the Signs

    Posted by Rose Kwett on May 15, 2019

    GSK as part of its ‘Know Meningitis’ campaign surveyed parents to raise meningitis awareness and offer advice on how to spot signs. Dr Philip Cruz,…


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