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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. 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 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. Public . health microbiologist specializing in meningococcal . disease. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . Invasive Meningococcal Men Y Disease. Emerging Infectious Diseases. National Center for Emerging and . 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 . Massachusetts requirements for meningococcal vaccinationMassachusetts law (MGL Ch. 76, s. 15D) and regulations (105 CMR 220.000) requires all newly enrolled fulltime students 21 years of age and under Serogroup B Meningococcal Disease F requently Asked Questions Adolescents and young adults are at increased risk of meningococcal disease , often referred to as meningitis , a serious disease that 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 • 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. 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 1 In some circumstances, advice in these guidelines may differ from that in the Summary of Product Characteristics of the vaccines. When this occurs, the recommendations in these guidelines, which are Fig. 1. and 2. Widespread purpuric and ecchymotic rash covering all four limbs. 2. Discussion 2. 1. Pathophysiology and risk factors Meningococcal disease (MD) caused by the gram negative diplococc 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