Meningococcal vaccines lower your risk of bacterial meningitis and other illnesses from Neisseria meningitidis bacteria. U.S. vaccines include MenACWY (A, C, W, Y), MenB (B), and MenABCWY (A, B, C, W, ...

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

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an alert to health care providers about bacterial infections as a strain of the meningococcal disease begins to circulate within the United ...

FLORIDA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Florida Department of Health are investigating what is being called one of the worst outbreaks of meningococcal disease in U.S. history.

Some infections lead to immunity from future infections, so I understand your question. Unfortunately, since there are so many causes, getting meningitis once does not protect you from getting it ...

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is closely monitoring meningococcal meningitis cases, with 11 confirmed ...

A University undergraduate student and sorority member diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis was pronounced dead midday Thursday. Kristin Marx, 20, a Carlson School of Management sophomore from ...

A Cape Town doctor reassured parents after a meningococcal meningitis case in Durbanville sparked panic, confirming no ...

"Disappointing" trial results, but some researchers remain hopeful ...

Meghalaya steps up surveillance and prophylaxis after suspected meningococcal deaths in a Shillong training centre; contacts monitored and public advised precautions.

The government has also issued clear preventive guidance to the public, advising residents to maintain hand hygiene, follow ...