• Virginia Outbreak

    Posted by Rose Kwett on August 30, 2023

    With already 27 cases of meningococcal disease, The VDH (Virginia Department of Health) is announcing a statewide outbreak of meningococcal disease. The bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis type Y, have…


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  • Hangover? Or Not!

    Posted by Rose Kwett on August 24, 2023

    If you wake up with symptoms of fever, headache, vomiting, stomach cramps after a night of big drinking, you might mistake it for a hangover, or something less…


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  • Required Back to School Immunizations

    Posted by Rose Kwett on August 11, 2023

    West Virginia health leaders want to make sure children are safe and healthy to go back to school. All children & preadolescents in the state have to…


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  • August is National immunization Month

    Posted by Rose Kwett on August 1, 2023

    It’s time to check immunizations records for children as well as adults to make sure they are up to date. August being the National…


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  • South Australian Death

    Posted by Rose Kwett on July 24, 2023

    Luke Wingfield, 36, woke up with a fever at his Ferryden Park home, north-west Adelaide. His cousins, who were living with him, believed he would bounce back from…


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  • MenFive for Africa

    Posted by Rose Kwett on July 15, 2023

    MenFive is the result of a 13-year-collaboration between India’s Serum Institute and the global health organisation PATH. Funded by the UK, MenFive is the first conjugate vaccine…


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  • Meningitis Protection

    Posted by makinfo on July 1, 2023

    Is your college-bound student protected against meningitis? Your student will be transitioning to a cramped dorm quarter, attending crowded parties, sharing everything with friends, excited about this…


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  • Facts about meningitis

    Posted by makinfo on June 27, 2023

    Meningitis is the inflammation of the membranes that covers the brain & spinal cord, can be caused by viruses or bacteria. Viral meningitis is more common &…


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  • Time to Vaccinate!

    Posted by makinfo on June 21, 2023

    The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) warns parents, educators and healthcare providers to be vigilant in identifying the early stages of meningococcal disease after data…


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  • Amputee Surfer

    Posted by makinfo on June 13, 2023

    Sarah Almagro, now 23-year-old from Malaga in Spain began surfing when she was five years old. She suffered meningococcal meningitis when she was 18…


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