• Booster Vaccination

    Posted by Rose Kwett on October 10, 2018

    A recent study following a meningitis vaccination campaign in Burkina Faso, Africa investigated when a booster vaccination might be necessary. (more…)


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  • Penn State University

    Posted by Rose Kwett on September 25, 2018

    A confirmed case of meningococcal meningitis at University Park has been treated for the infection and is currently recovering at Mount Nittany Medical Center.


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  • Be Proactive

    Posted by Rose Kwett on September 18, 2018

    The National Meningitis Association (NMA) in collaboration with the vaccines division of Sanofi Pasteur announced the launch of a new educational initiative about CDC’s recommended second dose of the…


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  • Happens Anywhere

    Posted by Rose Kwett on September 6, 2018

    A San Diego State University student contracted meningococcal meningitis and is being treated at a local hospital. (more…)


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  • Dangerous Waters

    Posted by Rose Kwett on August 11, 2018

    Nine-year-old Brogan-Lei Partridge has lost both her feet after a severe bout of mystery meningitis contracted from SWIMMING in the ocean. (more…)


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  • Staying Current

    Posted by Rose Kwett on July 10, 2018

    Children & young adults heading off to school need certain vaccinations before attending. (more…)


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  • Father’s Love

    Posted by Rose Kwett on June 18, 2018

    Gary Springer created an award at the National Meningitis Association and who has worked tirelessly to support both his son and the organization that seeks to help others. …


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  • Brave Girl

    Posted by Rose Kwett on May 18, 2018

    Brogan-Lei Partridge became critically ill just weeks after being a bridesmaid at the wedding of her parents. (more…)


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  • Another College

    Posted by Rose Kwett on April 13, 2018

    A Colgate student was diagnosed with bacterial meningococcal meningitis after being taken to St. Luke’s Hospital in Utica. (more…)


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  • Listen

    Posted by Rose Kwett on March 28, 2018

    Dan Jarvis lost the majority of his hearing at 18 months old when he contracted meningococcal meningitis Now aged 36, he is 98.5% deaf but Dan doesn’t believe deafness…


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