The results of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) indicate that meningococcal B vaccine is not effective at preventing ...

Meningitis causes inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The World Health Organization (WHO) says ...

Meghalaya has issued a health advisory after suspected meningococcal cases at an Army training facility. Meningococcal disease is a fast-spreading bacterial infection that can cause meningitis or ...

Meghalaya's State Surveillance Unit (SSU) on high alert following suspected meningococcal infection cases at Shillong's Army training centre.

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As a retired nurse with decades of experience on the front lines of health care, I have witnessed firsthand the incredible impact that vaccinations have on children’s health and well-being. Throughout ...

Meghalaya government issues health advisory amid suspected meningococcal infections in Shillong, urging precautions and monitoring.

Contrary to existing evidence from observational studies, the meningococcal B vaccine (4CMenB) has no effect on preventing the acquisition of gonorrhea, according to the results of the world's largest ...

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Florida Department of Health are investigating "one of the worst outbreaks of meningococcal disease among gay and bisexual men in U.S. history," ...

Reportedly, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunisation Practices (ACIP) has also recommended administering Penbraya when both meningococcal groups A, C, ...

The state health and family welfare department issued the advisory on Friday urging the public to remain calm and avoid ...

Effective vaccines provide direct protection to immunized individuals, but may also provide benefits to unvaccinated individuals by reducing transmission and thereby lowering the risk of infection.