In early January, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services removed the recommendation for universal vaccination against bacterial meningitis. The federal agency instead has moved this vaccine ...

A 'remarkable' university student died after contracting meningitis, just weeks after starting university, and now her ...

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 ...

There are many benefits to using inspiring stories, interesting anecdotes, thought-provoking jokes, and discussion-worthy news reports in the teaching and learning of a foreign language. Such ...

When Keilly Rose Byrd-Purtell’s family realized how sick she was, it may have been too late. Keilly, a fun-loving and headstrong Bellingham High sophomore, complained of a sore throat in late December ...

Public health officials in Chicago have issued an urgent alert, warning residents of a potential outbreak of a severe and fast-moving bacterial infection that can attack the central nervous system and ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Department of Public Health issued a new alert Friday after two people recently died from a form of meningitis. More cases than usual have also been reported in recent ...

In the last two weeks, Chicago has had two deaths and at least seven cases of meningococcal disease in adults — a higher number of cases of the dangerous illness than usual for such a short time span, ...

Deaths from a rare and dangerous bacterial infection could rise if fewer teens are vaccinated, doctors warn. After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that all adolescents get ...

HOUSTON — A 53-year-old inmate at the Harris County Jail died at a local hospital after contracting bacterial meningitis, prompting quarantine measures and a contact tracing effort by public health ...