Meningococcal meningitis Resources:

 

 

http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs141/en/

 Meningococcal meningitis

-         Meningitis is an infection of the meninges, …  

 

http://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/bacterial/faqs.htm

 What are the signs and symptoms of meningitis?

High fever, headache, and stiff neck are common symptoms of meningitis in anyone over the age of 2 years. These symptoms can develop …

 

http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=84653

 Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine: Age Range Expanded

FDA Expands Age Range for Use of Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine

October 18, 2007 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved age range for Menactra, a bacterial meningitis vaccine, to include children ages 2 to 10 years. …

 

http://www.menactra.com/what_is_menactra.html

  What is Menactra vaccine?

Menactra vaccine is a safe and effective vaccine against meningococcal disease….

 

http://www.nmaus.org/meningitis/

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