Along all the holiday planning and cheer, the holiday season is an important time to make certain that everyone in your family is protected from meningitis.

The cold weather means that we will be spending more time indoors with our families.  Meningitis is a contagious disease that is spread from one person to another.  It can affect anyone, but is most common among babies, adolescents and young adults who have not developed immunity to the bacteria.  Once infected, a person can die within hours after displaying flu like symptoms.  For this reason, making certain that your family members have been vaccinated is crucial to protecting the people we love.

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