CDC warns Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia of meningitis outbreak
Muslim pilgrims attending the annual Hajj could be at risk for meningitis due to outbreaks occurring in Saudi Arabia, U.S. health officials warned this week.
May 22, 2024
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Infections: News and Research on Meningococcal Infections
MeSH tree: C01.150.252.400.625.549
US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis and possibly death
U.S. health officials are warning of an increase in rare bacterial illnesses than can lead to meningitis and possible death.
Mar 28, 2024
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Improved meningitis vaccine may be on the way
A new vaccine recommended by independent advisers to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention could provide more comprehensive protection from meningitis.
Oct 27, 2023
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Meningococcal disease cases up in persons with HIV in 2022
In 2022, there was an increase in meningococcal disease among persons with HIV, with 29 cases reported, accounting for 9.8 percent of all meningococcal disease cases, according to research published in the June 16 issue of ...
Jun 16, 2023
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Vaccine alliance claims 1 billion routine jabs for children
The Gavi vaccine alliance said Tuesday that it had helped provide routine vaccines to over one billion children since it was established 23 years ago, saving millions of lives.
Jun 13, 2023
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New vaccine boosts hopes of eliminating meningitis across Africa
A trial of a new vaccine against meningococcal disease, a cause of meningitis and blood poisoning, has found that it is safe and induces a strong immune response across five strains of meningococcal bacteria: A, C, W, Y and ...
May 24, 2023
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Canadian adolescents missed vital vaccines during COVID-19 school closures, according to study
The percentage of Alberta students who received vital routine immunizations dropped dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the public health system must now take extra measures to catch up, according to a public health ...
Mar 31, 2023
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Meningitis: Know the signs
Meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning) are rare but severe diseases that can kill or leave people with life changing disabilities and health problems. Young adults, and university students in particular, ...
Jan 17, 2023
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'Florida is in midst of a meningococcal outbreak.' What to know now about meningitis
Florida is facing several disease outbreaks—COVID, monkeypox, dengue fever. But meningococcal disease is now on the minds of health experts, too.
Jul 25, 2022
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