MENINGITIS B CAN PROGRESS QUICKLY
Millions of teenagers and young adults are not vaccinated against meningitis B.
WHAT IS MENINGITIS?
Meningococcal disease is an uncommon, but potentially life-threatening infection that usually results in meningitis (infection and inflammation of the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord) and/or a serious blood infection. It is often referred to as meningitis. Meningitis is caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis.
WHO IS AT RISK?
A meningitis B vaccine was not available until late 2014, so there's a chance that you or your loved one have not been vaccinated.Vaccination may not protect all recipients.
MENINGITIS SYMPTOMS
Early symptoms can feel flu-like and then rapidly get worse, and may include:
GET VACCINATED
To help prevent contracting meningitis B, talk to your doctor about getting vaccinated.Vaccination may not protect all recipients.
