The group C vaccine has probably saved the lives of hundreds of children in just a few years and we hope to do the same for group B.' Being a parent myself I know that meningitis represents one of ...

Bacterial meningitis, also known as meningitis B, can spread by sneezing or kissing, and sharing straws or drinks, among other ways. Dr. Ardon says college students are a group at higher risk for ...

Some people don’t have any of these symptoms. A rash is one of the main signs of meningitis, but it may not appear until later. Because meningitis can make you sick very quickly, don’t wait ...

Meningitis B immunizations are not usually funded in most provinces or countries, including Nova Scotia, meaning it is not included in your routine childhood vaccine series. In most cases, childhood ...

But UK Health Security Agency figures last month showed 396 cases of invasive meningococcal disease in 2022/23 compared with 205 in 2021/22. Meningitis is an infection in the membranes that cover ...

Following Kai’s sudden death in 2021, his family launched the non-profit BforKai to raise awareness about meningitis B and advocate for vaccination. “We had no idea that Kai wasn’t protected ...

Men B is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in the UK and peaks in babies of around 5-6 months of age. The Men B vaccination is currently recommended by the NHS for babies at 8 weeks ...

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As students head off to college, close quarters in new spaces could put them at risk for contagious illnesses, including bacterial meningitis. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine ...

TORONTO (CTV Network) — Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island are the only provinces that offer post-secondary students free vaccination against meningitis B, a rare but deadly bacterial infection.