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MenB vaccines are routinely given during outbreaks on college campuses.

Meningitis Vaccines

Vincent Iannelli, MD / March 4, 2018 / bacterial meningitis, measles encephalitis, measles outbreaks, MenB, meningitis vaccines, meningococcal disease, meningococcal outbreaks, meningococcal vaccines, mumps outbreaks, post-exposure prophylaxis, Vaccine Preventable Diseases, Vaccines, viral meningitis

Meningitis is inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes, caused by infections such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, and amebas. Vaccines are crucial in preventing meningitis, particularly for teens and young adults. Despite vaccination, exposure may still require preventive antibiotics. Timely vaccination remains the best prevention method.

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What to Do If Your Child Is Exposed to Meningitis

Vincent Iannelli, MD / March 3, 2018 / antibiotics, chemoprophylaxis, delaying vaccines, Hib, immunocompromised, meningitis, meningitis vaccines, meningococcal disease, meningococcal outbreaks, post-exposure prophylaxis, Prevnar, unvaccinated, Vaccine Preventable Diseases

Learn what to do if your child is exposed to someone with meningitis, especially if they are unvaccinated, or have been exposed to someone with Hib meningitis or meningococcal disease.

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Meningococcal Vaccines

Vincent Iannelli, MD / September 23, 2016 / History of Vaccines, immunization schedule, immunizations, MenB, meningococcal disease, meningococcal outbreaks, Outbreaks, Vaccine Preventable Diseases, Vaccines

Two different types of meningococcal vaccines are available to protect kids against five types of meningococcal disease.

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