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

A five-year-old boy whose family thought he had a stomach bug died just 24 hours after being diagnosed with meningitis. Jude ...

THE parents of a two-year-old who was sent home from hospital hours before her death have said they “weren’t listened to”.

Many homes across Ghana often blame pneumonia on cold weather, rain, sleeping on bare floors, bathing at night, or sleeping under a fan or air-conditioner. These beliefs transcend generations and are ...

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 ...

It’s a sunny afternoon, and in a studio at the Royal Opera House, the final rehearsals for an upcoming ballet are under way. I’m watching with a mixture of awe and trepidation as Lauren Cuthbertson ...

A study highlights the need to increase uptake of the pneumococcal vaccine among people with conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease. The pneumococcal vaccine protects against pneumonia, ...

ABSTRACT: Introduction: The bacterial etiology of meningitis in Burkina Faso is dominated by Neisseria meningitidis (Nm), Streptococcus pneumoniae (Spn) and Haemophilus influenzae (Hi), which are used ...

A variety of vaccines in the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule help to protect kids against meningitis. Though rare, meningococcal disease -- caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis-- remains ...

Systematic Review of 15 Studies Focused on Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Resistance of Pneumococcal Serotypes Covered by CAPVAXIVE® (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine) in U.S. Adults Findings ...