Meningococcal

It costs less than 50 cents a dose and provides 10 years of immunity against a form of meningitis called meningococcal-A, which infects the lining around the brain and spinal cord and can kill or disable its victims. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The university and the Dane County Coronor's office believe he had a form of meningitis known as meningococcal disease, a rare and serious bacterial infection that can quickly cause grave illness or death. ❋ Unknown (2011)

A first dose of what's called meningococcal conjugate vaccine between ages 11 and 12, with a booster dose at 16. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Together these are known as meningococcal disease. ❋ Editor (2010)

A hospital spokeswoman says the girl has meningitis meningococcal, which is less severe than cerebral meningococcal. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Wisconsin law says students who reside in a dormitory or residence hall must inform their university whether they have received the vaccine against bacterial meningitis, called the meningococcal vaccine. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Courtney, 11, contracted a life threatening condition called meningococcal septicaemia when she was only 22-months old. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I treat young people with infectious diseases, including HIV, and acute infectious diseases such as meningococcal disease sepsis and meningitis. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Prof Booy said stopping a child from contracting influenza also had a protective effect against other potentially life-threatening illnesses such as meningococcal and pneumococcal infections. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Data are promising in animal models and in certain specific clinical settings, such as meningococcal disease and the treatment of neonates and other pediatric populations. ❋ Unknown (2009)

He had meningococcal meningitis, a rare but devastating inflammation around the brain caused by bacteria that spread easily in close quarters, like college dorms and Army barracks. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Although the Food and Drug Administration has approved a meningococcal vaccine for infants as young as 9 months, these shots are generally given only to high-risk babies. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Several causes of bacterial meningitis can be prevented by vaccines; these include meningococcal, pneumococcal, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). ❋ Unknown (2010)

Consequences of meningococcal infection occur in about 12 percent of infections and include limb amputation, skin grafting, hearing loss, seizures, and mental retardation. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Other vaccines that may be recommended depending on your risk factors (e.g., age, lifestyle, or medical conditions) include hepatitis B, hepatitis A, and the meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine. ❋ Unknown (2010)