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Massachusetts requirements for meningococcal vaccinationMassachusetts law MGL Ch 76 s 15D and regulations 105 CMR 220000 requires all newly enrolled fulltime students 21 years of age and under. 1 What is meningococcal Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial illness. It 2 live, another 11%–19% lose their arms or legs, have suffer seizures or strokes. from it, and many others are & Headaches. What is meningitis?. Swelling (-. itis. ) of the lining surrounding the brain & spinal cord (meninges). Life-threatening. condition. ~135,000 deaths each year (globally). Usually affects kids . An Overview for Parents, Teachers, Students and Communities. 2013. Meningococcal Disease Fast Facts. Meningococcal disease is the result of a rare, but serious bacterial infection. It can occur as meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord), bacteremia (blood infection), or pneumonia. An update for healthcare professionals. July 2015 . PHE Publications gateway number: 2015165. Key Messages. Meningococcal disease is caused by invasive infection with the bacterium . Neisseria meningitides . Adolescents and young adults are at increased risk . of meningococcal disease, often referred to as meningitis, a serious bacterial infectious disease that can lead to . lifelong complications and even . concern. Protocols, vaccines, signs and symptoms, and . beyond. Susette Worgan-Brown. Information & Projects Co-. ordinator. Who we are. UK charity based in Stroud, Gloucestershire. Meningitis Trust and Meningitis UK merged in 2013. HC: 1017 (8/10/18 ) Meningitis Handout University of California, Santa Cruz Student Health Services Meningitis What is Meningitis? Meningitis is a severe infection of the meninges (the thin lining About the Know. Act. Prevent. In the case of Kimberly and Emily, while both had received the MenACWY vaccine, the MenB vaccine was not yet available to help protect them against Meningitis B • Nausea • Vomiting • In babies, these symptoms can be difficult to notice or may not be there at all. Instead, a baby may appear slow or inactive, be irritable, vomit, or feed poorly.B 201 8 Louisiana Office of Public Health – Infectious Disease Epidemiology Section Page 1 of 10 Meningococcal Infections Neisse ria meningitidis invasive disease is a Class A Disease and must be r threatening bloodstream infection (sepsis) or meningitis (infection of the lining around the brain), or both. It can attack without warning and SYMPTOMS include: WHAT IS MENINGOCOCCAL MENINGITIS HEALTH REQUIREMENT New York State PHL Section 2167 requires post - secondary institutions to distribute information about meningococcal disease and immunization to the students, or parents or guardia Disease Who should get meningococcal vaccine? Adolescents are recommended to receive two doses of the meningococcal vaccine that prevents infection with types A, C, W, and Y. The first dose is rec Disease Who should get meningococcal vaccine? Adolescents are recommended to receive two doses of the meningococcal vaccine that prevents infection with types A, C, W, and Y. The first dose is rec