Child dies from meningococcal disease Oct 30, 2009
A child has died of meningococcal disease in southeast Queensland, Queensland Health says ... Meningococcal disease is a form of meningitis caused by the meningococcal bacteria, Neisseria meningitidis, and marked by its rapid onset from flu-like symptoms to a sometimes fatal outcome. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Qld toddler has meningococcal disease Oct 23, 2009
A 15-month-old Logan boy with meningococcal disease has been taken to hospital and health authorities are visiting his childcare centre ... "Meningococcal disease is an acute bacterial disease causing meningitis and/or septicaemia. "It should be noted that chemoprophylaxis will not stop disease if infection is already present, so contacts will be made aware of signs and symptoms of the disease. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Global Child Immunizations at All-Time High, Despite Rising Costs Oct 22, 2009
The Global Immunization Vision and Strategy (GIVS), co-sponsored by WHO and UNICEF, estimates that by 90 percent of the world's children against 14 illnesses for which there are vaccines (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, , , , hepatitis B, Hib disease, rubella, meningococcal disease, pneumococcal disease, , and, where applicable, Japanese encephalitis and ), another two million child deaths could be prevented. If achieved, that number would go a long way toward meeting the goals of the 2000... (Scientific American)
Hutchinson slowly rebounding from summer bout with killer disease Sep 12, 2009
Meningococcal disease describes infections caused by Neisseria meningitidis (also termed meningococcus). It carries a high mortality rate if untreated. (Wwuvikings.com)
Rare, deadly meningitis: Don't forget kid shots Sep 7, 2009
The vaccine also is recommended for children 2 to 10 or adults who are at high risk because of travel to countries where meningococcal disease is more rampant such as parts of Africa and the Middle East or because they have no spleen or some other immune-weakening conditions. There are two types of vaccine, one used for decades by the military that has been largely replaced by a newer type, licensed in 2005, called Menactra. (Montana Standard, MT)
Vaccinations for adults go beyond the flu Sep 2, 2009
Meningococcal disease, or meningitis: An infection of the fluid that surrounds the spinal cord and the brain. Recommended vaccinations: one dose for adults with certain risk factors, such as living in close quarters or having a damaged spleen. (Honolulu Advertiser)
SA baby ill with meningococcal disease Aug 23, 2009
A seven-month-old baby has been hospitalised in Adelaide with meningococcal disease ... It is the 19th case of invasive meningococcal disease reported in South Australia this year, compared to eight cases at the same time last year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Man, 18, dies from meningococcal disease May 26, 2009
An 18-year-old Adelaide man has died from meningococcal disease. Health officials said on Tuesday the man had been admitted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital in a critical condition but died while underdoing treatment. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Four students sick with whooping cough Apr 15, 2009
In addition to whooping cough, the department is investigating two reports of Hepatitis A, two reports of Hepatitis B and recently had a case of meningococcal disease. Tags. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Emergence of Ciprofloxacin-Resistant Neisseria meningitidis in North America Feb 26, 2009
We report on three cases of meningococcal disease caused by ciprofloxacin-resistant Neisseria meningitidis, one in North Dakota and two in Minnesota. The cases were caused by the same serogroup B strain. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Update: Two confirmed cases of meningitis in Bienville Parish Feb 20, 2009
MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE FACTS:**Adolescents and young adults have an increased incidence of meningococcal disease, accounting for nearly 30 percent of all U.S. cases ... The majority of meningococcal disease cases among adolescents and young adults are potentially vaccine-preventable ... Each year, meningococcal disease strikes nearly 3,000 Americans, and 10 to 12 percent of those infected will die. (KSLA.com, LA)
Meningococcal/Tdap Vaccine Clinic Feb 8, 2009
Meningococcal disease is caused by infection with bacteria Neisseria meningitidis. The bacteria can live on the lining of the nose and throat and are spread from one person to another by close personal contact, through saliva. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
