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Basic Meningitis Information
Meningitis can be commonly caused by either viruses or bacteria but can also be caused by other means. People can protect themselves by keeping…
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Meningitis Belt
The sub-Saharan Africa has the highest rates of meningococcal disease in the world making it the “meningitis belt”, as the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared a meningitis outbreak…
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Time is of the Essence
South Australian mother Tiffany Henderson knows all too well how quickly meningococcal disease can become life-threatening. (more…)
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Don’t Wait, Vaccinate!
B.C.s Health officials are offering meningitis vaccinations in Okanagan region for students aged 15 to 19 after 12 people contracted meningococcal disease.
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Don’t Forget
Meningococcal meningitis is not the only disease that can be vaccine preventable. (more…)
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Complete Coverage
Too many parents think that their teenage children are vaccinated against meningitis. (more…)
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Meningitis Hot Spot
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reports that there have been eight cases of meningococcal disease confirmed this year, including one death. Recent cases serve as reminder…
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Vaccinate to be safe
Angie Randles’ son, Austin Fritz, was only 16 years old & a sophomore @ High Plains Community Schools when he died. Though the cause of death was acute purulent meningitis…
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