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Beware of Bacterial Meningitis
Bacterial meningitis is the most dangerous and potentially deadly form of meningitis. It occurs when bacteria enter the blood stream and migrate to the...
What Are Meningitis Vaccines?
According to the CDC, there are two types of meningococcal vaccines available in the United States. The first is the meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine or Menomune....
Understanding Bacterial Meningitis
Meningitis is the inflammation of your membranes that surround your brain and spinal cord. In the U.S., most cases of meningitis are caused by...
Different Types of Meningitis
Meningitis occurs when the membranes surrounding your brain and spinal cord become inflamed. The swelling that results is usually what causes the most well-known...
Should Your Child Get a Meningitis Vaccine?
Meningococcal disease is caused by a bacteria strain known as Neisseria Meningitidis. This bacteria is one of the leading causes of bacterial meningitis in...
Everything You Need to Know About Meningitis Vaccines
Meningitis is a disease that occurs when the meninges (coverings of the brain) become inflamed. The disease is caused by a bacterial or viral...