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Their POSSIBILITIES
could be at risk without full
meningitis protection*.
Help protect their
POSSIBILITIES.
Their POSSIBILITIES
could be at risk without full
meningitis protection*.
Help protect their
POSSIBILITIES.⁶
IS YOUR CHILD MISSING PROTECTION
FROM MENINGITIS ?
Even if your child had a meningitis vaccine they might be missing protection
from certain types of meningitis¹
TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR TO FIND OUT
IT COULD SAVE YOUR CHILD’S HEALTH.
GET THE
FACTS
Up to 1 in 5 survivors can be left with permanent disabilities.¹'³
Meningococcal infections are rare.¹'²
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SPOT POSSIBLE GAPS IN YOUR
CHILD’S PROTECTION
WHAT IS MENINGIT IS?
Meningitis (also can be referred to as meningococcal disease) is an
infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitides.¹
These bacteria can cause an infection of the membrane that surrounds the
brain and spinal.¹'⁴
HOW IS IT SPREAD?
Meningococcal bacteria can be spread through close contact with an
infected person, such as through droplets from an infected person's cough
or sneeze.¹
The bacteria can be carried in the nose and throat of an infected person
who shows no symptoms but can spread the disease to others.¹'⁵
WHO IS AT RISK?
Meningococcal disease can affect anyone of any age, but mainly affects
infants, preschool children.¹
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
Symptoms of meningococcal disease can first appear as a flu-like illness
and rapidly worsen within 24 hours.⁴
The most common symptoms of meningitis are a stiff neck, high fever,
sensitivity to light, confusion, headaches, and vomiting.¹
In infants, these symptoms can be difficult to notice or may not be there at all.⁴
Instead, an infant may appear slow or inactive, be irritable, vomit, or feed poorly.⁴
A more severe form of meningococcal disease is septicemia.¹'⁴
Survivors of meningococcal disease can experience consequences.¹'³
HOW CAN YOU HELP
PROTECT YOUR CHILD?
Meningococcal vaccination can help protect against infection.
There are 5 types of meningitis (meningococcal A, C, W, Y, and B) of particular importance due to their potential to cause disease.¹
Ask your doctor if your child is missing
protection from meningitis.
References:
1.World Health Organization (WHO), Meningococcal meningitis. Factsheet no. 141
2.Thompson MJ, et al. Lancet. 403-2006,367:397.
3.Rosenstein NE, et al. N Engl J Med. 88-344:1378;2001.
4.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Meningococcal Disease. Signs and Symptoms
5.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Meningococcal Disease. Causes and Spread to Others
6. World Health Organization (WHO). Meningitis.
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*Meningitis vaccines cannot guarantee protection for all recipients
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