Prevention. Keeping up to date with recommended vaccines is the best protection against meningococcal disease. Maintaining healthy habits, like getting plenty of rest and not having close contact with people who are sick, also helps.

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Meningitis caused by bacteria can be deadly and requires immediate medical attention. Vaccines are available to help protect against some kinds of bacterial meningitis. Meningitis caused by viruses is serious but often is less severe than bacterial meningitis.

The Hib, measles, mumps, polio, and pneumococcal vaccines can protect against meningitis caused by those germs. Kids also should get vaccines to protect against a bacterium called meningococcus. Kids get the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY) when they're 11 or 12 years old, with a booster shot at age 16.

Vaccines are the most effective way to protect against certain types of bacterial meningitis. There are vaccines for 4 types of bacteria that can cause meningitis: Meningococcal vaccines help protect against N. meningitidis. Pneumococcal vaccines help protect against S. pneumoniae.

Meningitis rash The rash usually starts as small, red pinpricks before spreading quickly and turning into red or purple blotches. It does not fade if you press the side of a clear glass firmly against the skin. The rash can be harder to see on brown or black skin.

Pharmaceutical giant GSK is going to dramatic lengths to get consumers thinking about the challenges of Meningitis B. Rather than pepper Lifetime's TV schedule with traditional ads about the disease, GSK has commissioned a short film on the subject, in which actor Soleil Moon Frye talks to parents and experts.

Kimberly Coffey was buried three days before her high school graduation in the prom dress she didn't get to wear. She didn't have the opportunity to be vaccinated against Meningitis B. The Meningitis B Action Project is a joint initiative by the Kimberly Coffey Foundation and The Emily Stillman Foundation.

Bacterial meningitis is serious and can cause death within days without prompt antibiotic treatment. Delayed treatment also increases the risk of permanent brain damage. It's also important to talk to your health care provider if you've been exposed to someone with meningitis.

Meningitis can be caused by several species of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. Most infections can be transmitted from person to person. Injuries, cancers and drugs cause a small number of cases. Bacterial meningitis is the most common dangerous type of meningitis and can be fatal within 24 hours.

Most cases of α-hemolytic streptococcal meningitis after lumbar puncture (LP) are likely caused by dispersal of the organism from the upper airway of medical personnel. Its incidence can be reduced by strict adherence to sterile technique, including wearing a face mask while performing lumbar punctures.

A healthy immune system can help prevent an infection from the viruses and bacteria that cause meningitis. Keep your immune system at its fighting best by eating healthy - including fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins - and by getting regular exercise.