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Immunization Mandate
The Iowa legislature approved a mandate requiring a one-time dose of meningococcal (A, C, W, Y) vaccine this fall for students enrolling in 7th and 12th grades.
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Protecting Infants
Up to now there have been two MenB vaccines licensed in the United States. (more…)
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Vaccination Required
There is a new immunization requirement that will be in effect next school year, reminds the Iowa Council Bluffs Public Health Department to parents of students enrolling in the…
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Nurses Speak
Bryan County Health Department officials are encouraging soon-to-be high school graduates to get vaccinated against meningococcal disease. (more…)
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Long Island Case
A student who attends John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore and Nassau BOCES in Westbury had been diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis.
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Meningitis Hits
Bouncing around like a malevolent pinball, meningitis hits another California campus. (more…)
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Rational Reaction
Over a decade ago, from October 2004 to January 2005, Baguio City General Hospital and Medical Center reported an almost-daily admittance of patients afflicted with meningococcemia-like symptoms.
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Trust Your Instincts
The theme for this year’s World Meningits Day is : “24 Hours — Trust Your Instincts.” (more…)
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Crisis Worsens
Nigeria has taken delivery of only 500,000 doses out of 1.3 million doses of vaccines for meningitis type C strain outbreak. (more…)
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Meningitis Drill
The meningitis drill event, which involves some 350 volunteers and emergency response partners includes a presentation by former Springfield resident and Paralympic Game gold medalist Nicholas Springer who contracted…
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