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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. 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. Meningococcal . Disease. The Amanda Young Foundation. Meningococcal Awareness for Students. Strategies to Prevent, Identify and Treat Meningococcal Disease. Amanda was a high achieving sportswoman with unlimited potential. . 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 Meningococcal Vaccination s a parent, you do everything you can to protect your children’s health now and for the future. Meningococcal disease can become very serious, very quickly. Mening • 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. • 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 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 Page 1 of 2  Last Update d 0 9 / 20 1 9 Meningococcal Meningitis  ( Nei sseria meningiti d is ) What is meningococcal meningitis ? M eningitis is a severe infecti on o f the bloodstream and m 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