• You might have had a meningococcal group C vaccination as a child, however, due to an increase in type W across the UK you are now recommended to have the MenACWY vaccine. (nidirect.gov.uk)
  • The meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY) protects against four types of meningococcal bacteria (types A, C, W, and Y). It is recommended for all kids and teens age 11 and older. (kidshealth.org)
  • The meningococcal B vaccine (MenB) protects against a fifth type of meningococcal bacterium (called type B). It is fairly new and not yet recommended as a routine vaccination for healthy people. (kidshealth.org)
  • The MenACWY vaccine is very effective at protecting against four strains of the bacteria, while the MenB vaccine protects against a fifth strain. (kidshealth.org)
  • All preteens and teens need to get the meningococcal vaccine as part of their routine vaccine schedule. (hhs.gov)
  • The MenB vaccine is recommended for children and adults age 10 years and older who are at increased risk for serogroup B meningococcal disease (doses may vary). (hhs.gov)
  • You should not get a meningococcal vaccine if you have had a life-threatening allergic reaction to the meningococcal vaccine or any ingredient in the vaccine. (hhs.gov)
  • If you're sick, you may need to wait until you're feeling better to get the meningococcal vaccine. (hhs.gov)
  • Meningococcal vaccine is effective against some of the bacteria that cause meningitis. (wmich.edu)
  • The meningitis B (MenB) vaccine protects you from meningitis B, a potentially fatal disease. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • MENINGOCOCCAL GROUP B VACCINE, RECOMBINANT (muh ning goh KOK kal vak SEEN) is a vaccine to protect from bacterial meningitis. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • This vaccine does not contain live bacteria. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • This vaccine may not protect from all meningitis infections. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Among the 29 meningococcal disease cases among persons with HIV in 2022, 22 had not received MenACWY vaccine, six had unknown MenACWY vaccination history, and one had received MenACWY vaccine, but the number of doses received was unknown. (medscape.com)
  • The CDC recommends all children receive their first dose of meningococcal serogroup A, C, Y and W-135 conjugate vaccine at age 11-12 and an additional booster dose at age 16. (nvic.org)
  • The booster dose recommendation was made in 2010 after studies noted that only 50 percent of adolescents vaccinated at age 11-12 had sufficient vaccine-acquired antibodies to protect them against meningococcal disease five years post-vaccination. (nvic.org)
  • The committee came to this conclusion after evaluating multiple factors including the high number of people that would require vaccination in order to prevent a single case of meningococcal disease, the low rates of the disease, the vaccine's cost, lack of efficacy and safety data as well as the potential risk that serious adverse reactions would exceed the number of cases potentially prevented from the vaccine. (nvic.org)
  • In 2020 for meningococcal cases, 85.7 percent of college students (18-24 years) and 69.2 percent of person not attending college (18-24 years) had received at least one dose of MenACWY vaccine. (nvic.org)
  • As of November 24, 2023, there have been 46,228 reports of meningococcal vaccine reactions, hospitalizations, injuries and deaths following meningococcal vaccinations made to the federal Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS), including 265 related deaths, 4,922 hospitalizations, and 606 related disabilities. (nvic.org)
  • As of December 1, 2023 , there had been 135 claims filed in the federal Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) for injuries and deaths following meningococcal vaccination, including 3 deaths and 132 serious injuries. (nvic.org)
  • What is a Meningitis Vaccine? (kinneydrugs.com)
  • Thousands of people get meningitis every year, but it can be prevented with vaccine. (kinneydrugs.com)
  • Further, the Meningococcal Vaccines Market report states that vaccine storage and handling issues is one of the major challenges, decreasing the sales of the vaccine in countries with poor affordability. (sbwire.com)
  • In light of the risk, the CDC is recommending gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men get a meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) if they live in Florida or are traveling there. (iflscience.com)
  • The Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria kills more people in the United States each year than all other vaccine-preventable diseases combined. (mn.us)
  • A vaccine helps your immune system build the tools, called antibodies, it needs to fight viruses and bacteria that cause illnesses. (webmd.com)
  • Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) - The vaccine protects against a bacteria that causes dangerous brain, lung, and windpipe infections. (webmd.com)
  • Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) - This protects against four types of meningococcal bacteria that causes meningitis, a disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. (webmd.com)
  • Meningococcal b vaccine -- The MenB shot protects against a fifth type of meningococcal bacterium (called type B). It is fairly new and is recommended for 16 years and older who are at increased risk for meningococcal disease. (webmd.com)
  • Find meningococcal vaccines, including the MenACWY vaccine, by contacting a health care provider, county health department, or pharmacy. (nbcmiami.com)
  • Experts recommend the meningococcal conjugate vaccine for children when they are age 11 or 12. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • The vaccine prevents many, but not all meningococcal infections. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • This combined, single jab vaccine contains your child's fourth dose of protection against haemophilus influenzae type b (received in the 6-in-1 vaccine at 8, 12 and 16 weeks old), and first dose to protect against meningitis C. Both infections are serious and can cause meningitis and blood poisoning (septicaemia), which can occasionally prove fatal. (netmums.com)
  • The MenB vaccine protects against a potential meningococcal infection caused by meningococcal group B bacteria. (netmums.com)
  • Before a vaccine was available, Hib disease was the most common cause of meningitis in children under the age of five, and often led to pneumonia, skin infections, hearing loss, permanent brain injury or death. (texas.gov)
  • With the introduction of the NmA conjugate vaccine, MenAfriVac® between 2010 and 2020, more than 325 million people aged between 1 and 29 years have been vaccinated in 24 of the 26 Member States in the African meningitis belt. (who.int)
  • Routine meningococcal vaccine programs in Canada differ by province and territory. (gc.ca)
  • The progressive introduction of a newly developed meningococcal A conjugate vaccine in 2012 led to a decrease in the number of cases, and mass preventive vaccination campaigns were successfully implemented throughout Sudan in 2013. (who.int)
  • What are the options for meningococcal vaccine? (mn.us)
  • Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) is highly effective at protecting against four strains of the meningococcal bacteria. (mn.us)
  • The MenACWY vaccine does not contain the meningococcal B strain that may cause some cases in adolescents/young adults. (mn.us)
  • The meningococcal B vaccine (MenB) can be given to people age 16-23 years. (mn.us)
  • Getting the meningococcal vaccine is much safer than getting the disease. (mn.us)
  • You can learn more on the Vaccine Information Statements for meningococcal ACWY and meningococcal B. (mn.us)
  • A variety of routine childhood and adolescent meningococcal vaccination programs using monovalent (serogroup C) and quadrivalent (A, C, Y, W) conjugate vaccines have been implemented in Canada since 2002, resulting in a decrease in invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) incidence, particularly in serogroup C. Meningococcal vaccines have also been used for outbreak response, including the multicomponent vaccine serogroup B vaccine. (canada.ca)
  • Invasive meningococcal disease caused by some serogroups is vaccine preventable and endemic in Canada, with increased activity occurring periodically in the winter months. (canada.ca)
  • This has resulted in a decrease in IMD incidence, particularly for serogroup C. In the last decade, the multicomponent meningococcal B vaccine (4CMenB) has been used to control outbreaks Footnote 3 but has not been used in routine vaccination programs across the country. (canada.ca)
  • Two types of vaccines can protect against several kinds of meningococcal disease: meningococcal conjugate vaccine (protect against serogroups A, C, W, and Y) and meningococcal B vaccine (protect against serogroup B). (wa.gov)
  • Meningococcal conjugate vaccine is recommended for all children aged 11 to 12 years, with a booster shot for teens at 16 years of age. (wa.gov)
  • Travelers to certain countries, and anyone aged 2 months and older who are at increased risk for meningococcal disease should also get the vaccine. (wa.gov)
  • People who stay at increased risk for meningococcal disease should get revaccinated every 5 years with meningococcal conjugate vaccine as long as they remain at increased risk. (wa.gov)
  • Some people should get meningococcal B vaccine if they are 10 years of age and older with certain health conditions, taking certain medications, are at increased risk because of a meningococcal B disease outbreak, or work with meningococcal bacterial in a lab. (wa.gov)
  • The MenACWY vaccine is given by a single injection to the upper arm and protects against four different strains of the meningococcal bacteria that cause meningitis and blood poisoning (septicaemia). (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • On July 28, 2014, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated recommendations for the administration of the meningococcal vaccine in children. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • 4 Despite the fact that serogroup B meningitis affects children disproportionately, currently, no vaccine is available in the United States that protects patients against serogroup B, which may be why the meningococcal vaccine is only recommended in selected groups of very young children. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • All formulations of the meningococcal vaccine are conjugated polysaccharide vaccines, with the exception of Menomune, which is a polysaccharide vaccine. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • Because conjugated vaccines stimulate a T-cell response, conjugated vaccines induce a more robust immune response and better immunologic memory than the polysaccharide-only meningococcal vaccine (Menomune), which does not stimulate a T-cell response. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • Unless use of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine is contraindicated, for pediatric patients, meningococcal conjugate vaccines (ie, Menveo, Menactra, or MenHibrix) are preferred over the meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (ie, Menomune). (pharmacytimes.com)
  • Most infants should not receive the meningococcal vaccine. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • For most pediatric patients, the first meningococcal vaccine is administered between 11 and 15 years of age. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • Because the next dose is typically administered 16 years of age, it is important to remember that subsequent doses of the meningococcal vaccine must be administered at least 8 weeks apart. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • When a person is given the vaccine, the immune system recognises the parts of the bacterium contained in the vaccine as 'foreign' and makes antibodies against them. (europa.eu)
  • Nowadays, after our country introduced meningococcal serogroup A vaccine, we have seen a reduction in these major epidemics. (cdc.gov)
  • A new meningitis vaccine, NmCV-5 , has been successfully tested in the West African countries of Mali and The Gambia. (borgenproject.org)
  • Trialed on a total of 1,800 people from age 2 to 29, the vaccine was shown to produce an immune response against the five main strains of meningitis bacteria that plague those living in what is known as the "African meningitis belt. (borgenproject.org)
  • Once approved, NmCV-5 could become the most effective meningitis vaccine in Africa, unlocking the potential to prevent the suffering of millions. (borgenproject.org)
  • Significantly, the Serum Institute of India also collaborated with PATH and WHO to develop the Meningococcal A vaccine MenAfriVac, which has "virtually eliminated" this strain of the bacteria in the countries where it has been distributed. (borgenproject.org)
  • He anticipates that the vaccine will be "game-changing for epidemic meningitis control in the 'meningitis belt,'" stating, "We look forward to seeing the vaccine rolled out in the region as soon as possible. (borgenproject.org)
  • Talk to your heathcare provider about the meningococcal B vaccine. (stfx.ca)
  • The best way to protect yourself from IMD is to receive meningococcal vaccines including the meningococcal B vaccine. (stfx.ca)
  • Meningococcal B vaccine requires two doses. (stfx.ca)
  • If you are coming to campus this fall and will be living in residence for the first time, we encourage you to talk to your healthcare provider about getting the meningococcal B vaccine. (stfx.ca)
  • You should check with your province, territory, state or country to see if they publicly fund the meningococcal B vaccine. (stfx.ca)
  • Caused by a bacterium, all three illnesses are covered with the Tdap vaccine . (healthnews.com)
  • 1 Serogroup C vaccine is the only meningococcal vaccine routinely offered to all children in Australia under the National Immunization Programme. (who.int)
  • The national meningococcal C vaccination programme, introduced in Australia in January 2003, comprises ongoing inclusion of the vaccine in the National Immunization Programme schedule at one year of age, as well as a catch-up programme until 2006 for children aged 2-19 years. (who.int)
  • When the bacteria enter the bloodstream, however, infection can result in symptoms of bacteremia or septicemia . (britannica.com)
  • Meningitis is an infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. (medlineplus.gov)
  • People in close contact with someone who have meningococcal meningitis should be given antibiotics to prevent infection. (medlineplus.gov)
  • There is a vaccination programme to protect older teenagers and young adults against meningococcal infection. (nidirect.gov.uk)
  • It can lead to an infection of the bloodstream or meningitis, or both, and can be life-threatening if not quickly treated. (kidshealth.org)
  • Meningococcal septicemia is an infection of the bloodstream that causes bleeding into the skin and organs. (hhs.gov)
  • Meningitis is a potentially life-threatening infection of the brain and spinal cord caused by several different types of bacteria. (wmich.edu)
  • bacterium, which is a severe infection in the blood. (wmich.edu)
  • This test will show any signs of inflammation and whether the infection is due to a virus or bacteria. (kidshealth.org)
  • Whooping cough or pertussis is a very serious respiratory (in the lungs and breathing tubes) infection caused by the pertussis bacteria. (lacounty.gov)
  • Most frequently, the illness can result in inflammation of the meninges of the brain (meningitis) and a serious bloodstream infection (septicemia/meningococcemia). (nvic.org)
  • Meningococcal disease is not easily spread and requires one to be susceptible to the infection and to have regular close contact with a person who is colonizing the bacteria. (nvic.org)
  • In most instances, it is more common for these viruses or bacteria to cause some other illness, such as an ear infection, pneumonia or other illness. (mn.us)
  • While meningococcal infection is relatively rare, affecting approximately 2,500 people per year in the United States, it is a devastating disease. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Immediate treatment is important in meningococcal infection because it usually progresses rapidly within eight to twelve hours. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Our study suggests that physicians should look not at the total white cell count but at the total number of neutrophils, the total number of band neutrophils and the ratio of band to total neutrophils as an indicator that could lead to a suspicion of meningococcal infection," Cooperstock said. (sciencedaily.com)
  • A meningococcal infection can be very serious, causing meningitis and sepsis which can lead to severe brain damage, amputations and in some cases, death. (netmums.com)
  • This bacterium can cause serious and sometimes fatal diseases including meningitis (infection of the brain lining) and meningococcal septicemia (infection of the blood). (gc.ca)
  • Meningococcal diseases include meningococcal meningitis (see below) and meningococcaemia (also known as meningococcal septicaemia), which is an infection of the blood. (who.int)
  • The infection may also spread through the body and cause meningitis, and must be treated immediately with antibiotics. (who.int)
  • Meningitis is a life-threatening infection of the meninges (the three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord) that affects the brain and spinal cord. (who.int)
  • Additional causes of meningitis include fungal infection, chemical irritation, bleeding into the subarachnoid space surrounding the brain, and cancer. (who.int)
  • It can cause meningitis, which is an infection of the brain and spinal cord, and it can also cause blood infections. (mn.us)
  • Invasive meningococcal disease is a rare but severe infection in Canada that mostly affects the very young. (canada.ca)
  • High-risk groups for contracting infection include travellers to endemic areas including the sub-Saharan African meningitis belt, young children, adolescents and individuals living in crowded quarters Footnote 2 . (canada.ca)
  • Meningococcal septicemia (bloodstream infection) is the second most common type of meningococcal infection (40 percent of cases). (wa.gov)
  • Other factors that may increase risk for meningococcal disease include household crowding, smoking, and having a viral infection that occurs before meningococcal infection. (wa.gov)
  • We found that non-coding RNA mutations within the bacterium N. meningitidis are almost twice as likely to be associated with serious meningococcal disease, an uncommon but serious infection that can lead to death," says Edmund Loh, corresponding author and assistant professor at the Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology at Karolinska Institutet. (vectorsjournal.org)
  • Did you know that vaccination against meningococcal B infection is not part of your routine childhood vaccination schedule? (stfx.ca)
  • Post-secondary students living on-campus for the first time are at increased risk of a meningococcal infection. (stfx.ca)
  • This infection commonly occurs when bacteria from an upper respiratory infection enter the bloodstream. (alpinistory.ru)
  • Meningitis is an infection of the meninges (a thin lining covering the brain and spinal cord) caused by any one of a number of different bacteria. (alpinistory.ru)
  • This same bacteria can also cause a serious blood infection. (alpinistory.ru)
  • People with certain chronic conditions appear to be at increased risk of developing meningococcal infection. (cdc.gov)
  • Meningococcal disease is particularly common among individuals with component deficiencies in the final common complement pathway (C3, C5-C9), many of whom experience multiple episodes of infection (2). (cdc.gov)
  • But some kids and teens who are at increased risk for meningococcal disease should get it starting from age 10. (kidshealth.org)
  • Quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccination (MenACWY) is routinely recommended for adolescents and persons at increased risk for meningococcal disease, [ 1 ] including those with HIV. (medscape.com)
  • Who is at risk for meningococcal disease? (wa.gov)
  • Infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord in the central nervous system can result in meningococcal meningitis. (britannica.com)
  • Meningitis is inflammation (swelling) of the lining of the brain and spinal cord. (cdc.gov)
  • Meningococcal disease can cause serious infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord or the blood. (hhs.gov)
  • "The term 'meningitis' relates to inflammations of the meninges - membranes that envelop the central nervous system, i.e. the brain and spinal cord. (pasteur.fr)
  • Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges (meh-NIN-jeez), the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. (kidshealth.org)
  • The two most severe and common illnesses caused by these bacteria include infections of the fluid and lining around the brain and spinal cord ( meningitis) and bloodstream infections (bacteremia or septicemia). (lacounty.gov)
  • But it can cause serious, long-lasting problems including: encephalitis (swelling of the brain), meningitis (swelling of the tissue covering the brain and spinal cord), loss of hearing (temporary and permanent), orchitis (swelling of the testicles) in males who have reached puberty, oophoritis (swelling of the ovaries) and/or mastitis (swelling of the breasts) in females who have reached puberty. (lacounty.gov)
  • Meningitis is a condition in which a virus or bacteria causes the tissue around the brain and spinal cord get inflamed, which can be very painful and cause seizures. (kinneydrugs.com)
  • It usually causes two types of infections: swelling of the covering of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) and blood infections (septicemia). (wa.gov)
  • Several different viruses and bacteria can cause Meningitis , a condition that inflames the protective membranes of the brain and spinal cord. (borgenproject.org)
  • Several organisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi can cause inflammation of the membranes lining the brain and spinal cord (the meninges), resulting in the illness " meningitis . (healthnews.com)
  • Meningitis is a medical term that refers to an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord (meninges). (alpinistory.ru)
  • Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges (the membrane lining the brain and spinal cord). (alpinistory.ru)
  • Meningitis is an inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord---also called the meninges. (lisd.net)
  • Meningococcal disease is caused by meningococcal bacteria. (nidirect.gov.uk)
  • This will boost your protection against Men C and also protect you against the types A, W and Y. It won't protect you against all the types of meningococcal disease which is why it is also important to know the signs and symptoms. (nidirect.gov.uk)
  • meningococcal groups A, C, W and Y disease. (nidirect.gov.uk)
  • Some types of MenACWY are given to younger children (as early as 8 weeks of age) if they have a higher risk of getting meningococcal disease. (kidshealth.org)
  • Meningococcal (muh-nin-jeh-KOK-el) disease used to cause thousands of serious infections every year. (hhs.gov)
  • Meningococcal disease is rare, but people do get it - and teens, young adults, and people with certain health conditions are at increased risk. (hhs.gov)
  • Getting vaccinated is the best way to prevent meningococcal disease. (hhs.gov)
  • What is meningococcal disease? (hhs.gov)
  • Some people get the germs that cause meningococcal disease, but don't get sick - these people are called "carriers. (hhs.gov)
  • But others get meningococcal disease, which can cause serious infections. (hhs.gov)
  • As many as 1 in 5 people who survive meningococcal disease will have long-term disabilities - like hearing loss or brain damage. (hhs.gov)
  • Talk with your doctor about how to protect your family from meningococcal disease. (hhs.gov)
  • From the Greek meninx ("membrane") + kokkos ("berry"), meningococcal disease was first described by Vieusseux during an outbreak in Geneva in 1805. (cdc.gov)
  • The capsule is considered a virulence factor because it enhances the ability of bacteria to cause disease (e.g. prevents phagocytosis). (wikipedia.org)
  • There are various different types of meningitis, so it should not be viewed as just one disease! (pasteur.fr)
  • Smokers are more likely to carry the bacteria that cause the disease. (abc.net.au)
  • Meningitis was ruled out as Melanie had none of the normal signs of the disease. (meningitis.org)
  • [ 2 ] This report describes an increase in meningococcal disease among persons with HIV in the United States in 2022. (medscape.com)
  • Meningococcal disease cases are reported through the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System, with additional epidemiologic information and isolates obtained through Enhanced Meningococcal Disease Surveillance. (medscape.com)
  • During 2017-2021, five to 15 meningococcal disease cases were reported each year among persons with HIV, representing 1.5%-4.3% of all meningococcal disease cases annually (Figure). (medscape.com)
  • Based on preliminary data, 29 meningococcal disease cases have been reported among persons with HIV in 2022, accounting for 9.8% of all cases. (medscape.com)
  • however, after excluding MSM outbreak-associated cases for all years, a substantial increase in meningococcal disease cases among persons with HIV in 2022 remained (i.e., 14 cases compared with four to eight cases per year during 2017-2021) (Figure). (medscape.com)
  • Health care providers should also maintain a high index of suspicion for meningococcal disease among persons with HIV who have symptoms of meningococcal disease. (medscape.com)
  • [ 3 ] Providers should ensure that patients with meningococcal disease and unknown HIV status are screened for HIV. (medscape.com)
  • Marc Merlin] Hi, I'm Marc Merlin and today I'm talking with Dr. Leonard Mayer, a public health microbiologist specializing in meningococcal disease at CDC. (cdc.gov)
  • Our conversation is based on a study about invasive meningococcal capsular group Y disease in England and Wales, which appears in CDC's journal, Emerging Infectious Diseases . (cdc.gov)
  • Marc Merlin] Dr. Mayer, what is meningococcal disease? (cdc.gov)
  • These bacteria can infect a normally sterile site, such as cerebrospinal fluid or blood, causing invasive disease. (cdc.gov)
  • Such invasive meningococcal disease is a serious, life-threatening illness requiring prompt medical treatment. (cdc.gov)
  • Other types of meningococcal disease, such as pneumonia, can also occur. (cdc.gov)
  • Of the 12 known capsule serogroups, A, B, C, W135, and Y -- plus sometimes X -- are the main ones which cause meningococcal disease. (cdc.gov)
  • Over the past 10 to 20 years, the proportion of meningococcal disease caused by Men Y has changed in several countries, including the United States, and from this study, the United Kingdom, too. (cdc.gov)
  • It was designed to monitor any changes in the number of cases of meningococcal disease, changes in the syndrome or type of disease, changes in the age group affected, and changes in the bacteria causing disease. (cdc.gov)
  • Leonard Mayer] Comparing 2007 to 2009, there was a slight decrease in the number of cases of meningococcal disease, but the proportion caused by Men Y doubled. (cdc.gov)
  • Leonard Mayer] Meningococcal disease in the US is rare, with about 1,000 cases reported each year. (cdc.gov)
  • The clone that increased the most in the UK study during the study time period is similar to the one causing about one third of all meningococcal disease in the US over the past several years. (cdc.gov)
  • Since it's so hard to spread meningococcus bacteria and we don't see a lot of disease in the US, the risk for most people is low. (cdc.gov)
  • Meningococcal disease can be fatal in 10 to 15percent of cases and result in long-term disabilities in 15 percent of survivors. (cdc.gov)
  • If someone you've been in close contact with gets meningococcal disease, your doctor or health department may recommend antibiotics to prevent you from getting infected. (cdc.gov)
  • Pneumococcal disease can cause pneumonia, bacteremia, and meningitis. (aafp.org)
  • The speed with which meningitis can progress means it's particularly important for people with this disease to be diagnosed and treated quickly. (meningitis.org)
  • Diphtheria is a serious disease caused by a toxin (poison) made by bacteria. (lacounty.gov)
  • Hib disease is a serious illness caused by the bacteria Haemophilus influenzae type b. (lacounty.gov)
  • Even if they get treatment, about 10 to 15 out of 100 people with meningococcal disease will die from it. (lacounty.gov)
  • Invasive meningococcal disease can also present as arthritis and pneumonia. (nvic.org)
  • Individuals most at risk for contracting meningococcal disease are infants, adolescents, young adults and seniors. (nvic.org)
  • Between 10-20 percent of individuals are asymptomatic carriers and colonize the bacteria that causes meningococcal disease in the back of their throats. (nvic.org)
  • Invasive meningococcal disease may cause permanent injury including brain damage, hearing loss, loss of a limb or death. (nvic.org)
  • Persons noted to be at highest risk of developing complication from meningococcal disease are those with certain genetic factors, HIV, smokers as well as those who have a family member with the disease. (nvic.org)
  • The Amanda Young Foundation is dedicated to reducing the number of deaths from meningococcal disease in Western Australia by organizing activities such as summits and fundraising events to raise awareness about the disease. (sbwire.com)
  • One of the worst outbreaks of meningococcal disease among gay and bisexual men in US history has caught the attention of the CDC , which is working hard to get to the bottom of the outbreak. (iflscience.com)
  • Getting vaccinated against meningococcal disease is the best way to prevent this serious illness, which can quickly become deadly," José R. Romero, Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said in a statement . (iflscience.com)
  • Someone with meningococcal disease can have meningitis, sepsis, or both at the same time. (wisconsin.gov)
  • Anyone … contact or by simply breathing the air where a person with meningococcal  disease has been. (wisconsin.gov)
  • Someone with meningococcal disease can spread N. meningitidis bacteria for several days  before … having an outbreak of meningitis. (wisconsin.gov)
  • The Florida Department of Health is recommending vaccination amid an outbreak of meningococcal disease in Florida. (nbcmiami.com)
  • People do not catch the bacteria through casual contact or by breathing air where someone with meningococcal disease has been. (nbcmiami.com)
  • While this is a potentially devastating disease, the FDOH says it can be prevented and treated, and that getting vaccinated is the best way to protect against meningococcal disease. (nbcmiami.com)
  • For more information about meningococcal disease, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website or the FDOH website. (nbcmiami.com)
  • Meningococcal disease includes infections of the bloodstream and meningitis. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Information about the symptoms of meningococcal disease and what to do if someone has them. (healthed.govt.nz)
  • Meningococcal disease can begin very quickly - in just a few hours people can become very unwell. (healthed.govt.nz)
  • At the start of the illness, meningococcal disease can look like influenza (flu) or a cold, but it can then become worse very quickly. (healthed.govt.nz)
  • Meningococcal disease cannot be treated at home - it is important to seek medical help straight away. (healthed.govt.nz)
  • The symptoms of meningococcal disease are the same as a number of minor illnesses that get better by themselves. (healthed.govt.nz)
  • If you are concerned that someone has meningococcal disease, call your GP, Healthline ( 0800 611 116 ) or after hours centre and arrange to have them seen urgently. (healthed.govt.nz)
  • Meningococcal disease can affect anyone. (healthed.govt.nz)
  • Meningococcal disease is spread in a similar way to the common cold - by coughing and sneezing. (healthed.govt.nz)
  • The bacteria don't survive for long outside of the body, so it is difficult to spread the disease between people. (healthed.govt.nz)
  • Meningococcal disease is more likely to spread among people staying together in the same house or who are in very close contact with each other. (healthed.govt.nz)
  • The symptoms of meningococcal disease may not all show up at once. (healthed.govt.nz)
  • Diphtheria is an acute infectious disease of the nose, throat, respiratory passages or skin caused by bacteria usually passed, via coughing or sneezing, from one infected person to the nose or throat of another. (texas.gov)
  • Meningococcal meningitis disease is characterized by high fatality and high frequency. (who.int)
  • Meningococcal disease is spread from close and prolonged contact with an infected person through saliva or secretions (fluids) from the nose and throat. (gc.ca)
  • Can meningococcal disease be treated? (gc.ca)
  • Where is meningococcal disease a concern? (gc.ca)
  • Meningococcal disease occurs worldwide with seasonal variations. (gc.ca)
  • The largest disease burden occurs in an area of sub-Saharan Africa known as the meningitis belt, which stretches from Senegal and the Gambia in West Africa to Ethiopia in the East and includes 26 countries in total. (who.int)
  • The Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia has been associated with two major outbreaks of meningococcal meningitis caused by N. meningitidis serogroups A and W135, resulting in the global dissemination of meningococcal disease in 1987 and also in 2000 respectively. (who.int)
  • Anyone can get meningococcal disease, but college freshman living in dorms are at increased risk and should get vaccinated. (mn.us)
  • Meningococcal disease is a serious illness caused by a bacterium. (mn.us)
  • About 375 people get the disease each year, and about 10 to 15 out of 100 people infected with meningococcal disease die. (mn.us)
  • A person with meningococcal disease may become seriously ill very quickly. (mn.us)
  • How does meningococcal disease spread? (mn.us)
  • Meningococcal disease is spread by contact with secretions (saliva or spit) from the nose and throat. (mn.us)
  • How can I protect myself from getting meningococcal disease? (mn.us)
  • Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to prevent meningococcal disease. (mn.us)
  • National enhanced case-based surveillance has been conducted in Canada since 1995 through the Public Health Agency of Canada's Enhanced Invasive Meningococcal Disease Surveillance System (eIMDSS). (canada.ca)
  • There are five types (serogroups) of meningococcal bacteria that cause most disease worldwide: A, B, C, W, and Y. Serogroups B, C, and Y cause most of the illness seen in the United States. (wa.gov)
  • Meningitis is the most common form of meningococcal disease (50 percent of cases). (wa.gov)
  • If a person has symptoms of meningococcal disease, they usually appear anywhere from 3 to 4 days after exposure. (wa.gov)
  • Some people are carriers of meningococcal bacteria, but they have no symptoms of disease. (wa.gov)
  • In young children, doctors may also look at the child's reflexes for signs of meningococcal disease, specifically meningitis. (wa.gov)
  • Although it is rare, people can get meningococcal disease more than once. (wa.gov)
  • All preteens and teens should get vaccinated against meningococcal disease because there is a potential risk of reinfection for this age group. (wa.gov)
  • What makes meningococcal disease a serious illness? (wa.gov)
  • Even with antibiotic treatment, 10 to 15 in 100 people infected with meningococcal disease will die. (wa.gov)
  • Anyone can get meningococcal disease, but rates of disease are highest in children younger than 1 year of age, followed by a second peak in adolescence. (wa.gov)
  • Among teens and young adults, those 16 through 23 years old have the highest rates of meningococcal disease. (wa.gov)
  • The best protection against meningococcal disease is to get vaccinated. (wa.gov)
  • When the person is then exposed to the bacterium, these antibodies together with other components of the immune system will be able to kill the bacteria and help protect against the disease. (europa.eu)
  • Although group B meningococcal disease is relatively uncommon in Europe, it is more common in certain regions of Europe. (europa.eu)
  • However, in recent years, there continues to be the threat of meningococcal disease due to other serogroups such as C, W and X. This year our concern has focused on the first outbreak in Burkina Faso due to a strain of serogroup C that previously caused large epidemics in neighboring Niger and Nigeria. (cdc.gov)
  • This is also the first time a non-coding RNA in a bacterium has been associated with the development of a disease in humans. (vectorsjournal.org)
  • In general, the bacteria do not cause any disease. (vectorsjournal.org)
  • This is the first time we have been able to associate an RNAT's effect on meningitis disease progression," says the paper's first author Jens Karlsson, PhD student at the same department. (vectorsjournal.org)
  • It is the first time a non-coding RNA molecule in a bacterium has been linked to the progression of a disease in humans. (vectorsjournal.org)
  • The prevalence of five different strains of meningococcal bacteria across the meningitis belt has, until now, hindered efforts to eradicate the disease. (borgenproject.org)
  • Chlamydia are bacteria that cause disease in humans, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and infections of the eyes and respiratory tract. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is extremely rare and not spread easily, but it can be life-threatening and there are factors that put people at higher risk. (stfx.ca)
  • There are a few different types of meningococcal disease, such as B type. (stfx.ca)
  • Some people can carry the bacteria without developing the disease (a carrier) or even knowing they are a carrier. (stfx.ca)
  • The bacteria that cause meningococcal disease does not spread through the air. (stfx.ca)
  • The bacteria that can cause meningococcal disease is spread by saliva or spit. (stfx.ca)
  • It is important for these students to check if they have been vaccinated against all types of meningococcal disease including B, and if not, consider getting vaccinated before heading off to university. (stfx.ca)
  • One dose is not enough to protect you fully from meningococcal disease (type B). People should receive their second dose at least 4 weeks after their first dose. (stfx.ca)
  • For this reason, many colleges recommend vaccination against meningococcal disease or require a waiver documenting that the student understands the risks of contracting meningitis. (healthnews.com)
  • There are several different groups of meningococcal bacteria that cause disease. (alpinistory.ru)
  • Meningococcal meningitis is the most of meningococcal meningitis ( 12 ) and lance of meningococcal disease accord- common entity and the outcome is Europe, where isolates of serogroup B ing to the guidelines of the Tunisian usually good if patients are rapidly and are predominant and responsible for Department of Health. (who.int)
  • Invasive meningococcal disease in elderly people, New South Wales, Australia, 1993 to 2012 Western Pacific Surveillance and Response Journal , 2012, 4(4):4-10. (who.int)
  • Little information is available publicly on invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) in elderly people in Australia. (who.int)
  • 2 In Australia, the highest rates of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) are among children under 5 years and young adults between 15 and 24 years of age. (who.int)
  • N. meningitidis causes both endemic and epidemic disease, principally meningitis and meningococcemia. (cdc.gov)
  • No major epidemic of meningococcal disease has occurred in the United States since 1946, although localized community outbreaks have been reported. (cdc.gov)
  • The incidence of endemic meningococcal disease peaks in the late winter to early spring. (cdc.gov)
  • Asplenic persons seem also to be at increased risk of developing meningococcal disease and experience particularly severe infections (3). (cdc.gov)
  • It is uncertain whether individuals with other diseases associated with immunosuppression are at higher risk of acquiring meningococcal disease, as they are for disease caused by other encapsulated bacteria. (cdc.gov)
  • Meningococcal disease in North America: Updates from the Global Meningococcal Initiative. (cdc.gov)
  • Meningococcus bacteria spread via contact with respiratory and throat secretions. (britannica.com)
  • In 1884, Italian pathologists Ettore Marchiafava and Angelo Celli described intracellular micrococci in cerebrospinal fluid, and in 1887, Anton Wiechselbaum identified the meningococcus (designated as Diplococcus intracellularis meningitidis ) in cerebrospinal fluid and established the connection between the organism and epidemic meningitis. (cdc.gov)
  • Meningococcus can cause endemic cases, clusters, and epidemics of meningitis and septicemia ( Figure ). (cdc.gov)
  • Apart from NmCV-5 being effective against the newest emerging X strain of meningococcus bacteria, it also aims to be inexpensive and widely available in sub-Saharan Africa. (borgenproject.org)
  • It can involve infections of the brain lining and spinal cord (aka meningitis), plus bloodstream infections. (iflscience.com)
  • Bexsero contains parts of the bacteria N. meningitidis group B. (europa.eu)
  • Bexsero contains four proteins which are found on the surfaces of cells of the N. meningitidis group B bacterium. (europa.eu)
  • Two main studies showed that Bexsero was effective at stimulating an immune response to N. meningitidis group B. The studies measured the production of protective antibodies which are able to kill the bacteria. (europa.eu)
  • N. meningitidis is a bacterium that is often found in the nose of 10 to 15 percent of the human population. (vectorsjournal.org)
  • The research work began in 2017 after a strain of the N. meningitidis bacterium was isolated from a Swedish teenager who succumbed to meningococcal meningitis. (vectorsjournal.org)
  • En tout, 107 souches invasives de N. meningitidis ont été isolées. (who.int)
  • N.Meningitidis;the only bacterium capable of generating epidemic meningitis. (cdc.gov)
  • Meningococcal infections in the nasopharynx may cause no symptoms-up to 30 percent of the population may harbour the bacteria between epidemics . (britannica.com)
  • Both kinds of meningitis spread to other people like most other common infections do - someone who's infected touches, kisses, or coughs or sneezes on someone who isn't infected. (kidshealth.org)
  • It often causes meningitis but it can also cause bloodstream infections, pneumonia, joint infections, and other illness. (mn.us)
  • However, in their study of 216 cases from the U.S. Multicenter Meningococcal Surveillance Study, MU researchers found that 33 percent of the patients with active infections had total white blood cell counts that appeared normal. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Antibiotics can treat meningococcal infections, but often can't be given soon enough to help. (mn.us)
  • Globally, about a quarter million people die from meningitis infections each year. (borgenproject.org)
  • Bejel, yaws (frambesia), and pinta are infections caused by Treponema , which are spiral-shaped bacteria called spirochetes. (msdmanuals.com)
  • It usually refers to infections caused by viruses, bacteria. (alpinistory.ru)
  • 1 ). Invasive meningococcal infections where isolates of serogroups A and W and typing of the isolates are all part of can occur in different clinical forms. (who.int)
  • They are broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotics that are used to treat infections caused by many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. (medscape.com)
  • CDC recommends pneumococcal vaccination for people who have had pneumococcal meningitis in the past. (cdc.gov)
  • A past case of pneumococcal meningitis does not provide enough protection against getting this form of meningitis again. (cdc.gov)
  • The age of most people affected by pneumococcal meningitis, whose effects are severe. (pasteur.fr)
  • Second-generation fluoroquinolones, such as gatifloxacin and moxifloxacin, have excellent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) penetration, and animal models suggest that they are effective in penicillin- and ceftriaxone-resistant pneumococcal meningitis. (medscape.com)
  • The childhood PCV protects against 13 strains of the pneumococcal bacterium, providing excellent immunity for children. (netmums.com)
  • The case-fatality rate is approximately 10% for meningococcal meningitis and 20% for meningococcemia, despite therapy with antimicrobial agents, such as penicillin, to which all strains remain highly sensitive. (cdc.gov)
  • It was also higher for those with meningococcal pneumonia when compared to meningococcal meningitis. (cdc.gov)
  • Meningitis can quickly become a life-threatening illness. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Some forms of meningitis may pose a risk for causing serious illness among close contacts. (mn.us)
  • Hib bacteria reside in the nose and throat of many people without making them ill, but can cause serious illness, especially in preschool-aged children. (texas.gov)
  • In total, the researchers discovered five new variants of RNATs that could be linked to illness, that is they were more likely to appear in individuals who had become ill from the bacterium. (vectorsjournal.org)
  • There are several different types of meningococcal bacteria including A, B, C, W and Y. Most cases in New Zealand are caused by group B. (healthed.govt.nz)
  • Viral meningitis is the more common form and is less severe in most cases. (pasteur.fr)
  • Most children with viral meningitis feel better in 7-10 days and usually can recover at home if they're not too ill. (kidshealth.org)
  • The most common causes of viral meningitis is a group of viruses known as enteroviruses, which includes coxsackieviruses and echoviruses. (mn.us)
  • Provides frequently asked questions about viral meningitis, several viruses cause Meningitis. (mn.us)
  • Meningitis symptoms include sudden onset of fever, headache, and stiff neck. (wmich.edu)
  • That's especially important for children with fever, who often may not present with typical meningococcal symptoms. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Typhoid fever or typhoid is caused by the bacterium Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi. (ivanhenares.com)
  • Event: The La Paz Health Department has reported a small meningococcal meningitis outbreak (7 cases) in La Paz. (boliviabella.com)
  • In the case of meningococcal meningitis, other symptoms can include stiff neck , vomiting , confusion, and photophobia (increased sensitivity of the eyes to light). (britannica.com)
  • Children in Malawi are dying from meningitis and other life threatening illnesses because they are not being treated early enough. (meningitis.org)
  • As a result, when children with life-threatening illnesses - including meningitis - arrive at participating clinics, they are now prioritised for assessment and treatment faster than before and with better health outcomes. (meningitis.org)
  • These are illnesses that are highly infectious and can be very serious, leading to complications including meningitis and hearing loss. (netmums.com)