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Health NewsAdd Meningitis Shot to Summer Camp To-Do List FDA Approves Swift New Meningitis Test Meningitis Guidelines Cut Unnecessary Treatments Search Results 1�of 5 Web Pages | See Categories and Related Topics Meningitis for Consumers Page Meningococcal (muh-nin-jo-cok-ul) disease is a serious bacterial infection that most often leads to severe swelling of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) or infection of th... Details >National Foundation for Infectious DiseasesMeningitis: Additional Information This page links to Web sites that provide information on meningococcal meningitis and immunization.... Details >National Meningitis AssociationMeningococcal Vaccines: What You Need To Know Also available in: Spanish Meningococcal disease, a cause of bacterial meningitis, can be a deadly infection. Spread from person-to-person by close contact, a meningitis vaccine can protect you and others from this disease.... Details >Immunization Action CoalitionNINDS Meningitis and Encephalitis Information PageA general overview of encephalitis and meningitis that includes a description of the disorder, and treatment, prognosis and research information. Suggested reading for more in-depth information and a ... Details >National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of HealthTop 20 Questions About Meningitis This document provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about meningitis, including what it is, causes, effects and symptoms of the disease.... Details >Meningitis Foundation of America Inc.
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