Meningococcal
Ben’s Story (Meningococcal Disease)
A 6-year-old was hospitalized and permanently lost all hearing in his left ear due to bacterial meningitis. Now he wants others to know about life-saving vaccines …
Updates from June 2024 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Meeting
In this recorded webinar, speakers discuss updates from the June 2024 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting, focused on US vaccination recommendations for children, adolescents, and adults …
ID News of Interest: Bird Flu, Measles, and Meningococcal Disease
CDC issued health alerts on bird flu, measles, and meningococcal disease. Read the latest news including insights and explanations from infectious disease experts …
Meningococcal Disease
Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial infection that most often leads to severe swelling of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) or bloodstream infection
Debunking 5 Common Health Myths
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has clearly demonstrated the importance of public health, the prevalence of medical misinformation online is making it harder than ever for young people to tell the difference between fact and fiction when it comes to protecting their own health
India’s Story (Meningococcal Disease)
Years later, a young woman still struggles with issues from meningitis she had as a teen
NFID and DoSomething.org Launch New Program to Educate Young People about Meningococcal Disease Prevention
NFID and DoSomething.org have launched the “Complete What’s Missing” program, which aims to educate young people about meningococcal disease and the importance of prevention through vaccination
5 Things You May Not Know About Meningitis
Each year, World Meningitis Day highlights the importance of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and improving support for those dealing with the potentially devastating after-effects of this deadly disease
Dash’s Story (Meningococcal Disease)
An 18-year-old high school athlete battles sepsis and meningococcal disease
Immunization Challenges on College Campuses
Based on living conditions and social behaviors, college students are at higher risk for certain infections. While the risks are clear, there are challenges to ensuring this population is up-to-date on recommended vaccines…