Teens can easily come in contact with the worst of these, which could lead to a deadly case of meningitis. Knowing the risks could save your life. Most cases of meningitis are caused by viruses ...

Some types of meningitis are contagious. You can get it from respiratory droplets in close contact with someone. Learn about ...

Meningitis is an inflammation of the coverings of the brain and the spinal cord. That kind of inflammation can be very, very serious. Viral meningitis is an inflammation of that covering of the ...

A retrospective study finds no effect of corticosteroids on overall mortality in children with bacterial meningitis — morbidity was not evaluated. Use of adjuvant corticosteroids for treatment ...

The Meningitis Foundation Colouring Book - which has also been translated into te reo Māori - to educate parents and increase vaccination rates of children up to six years of age.

There are many causes of sepsis, including one of which is meningitis. It is usually older people or young children who are affected, although it can affect anyone, especially people with weakened ...

There are many causes of sepsis, including one of which is meningitis. It is usually older people or young children who are affected, although it can affect anyone, especially people with weakened ...

Aim of the study was to identify clinical and biological factors associated with death or neurological sequelae in a retrospective cohort of children with bacterial meningitis. Methods ...

In January, NHS England launched a vaccination campaign in London allowing children to book an MMR jab through ... serious ...

In children, symptoms include fever, irritability, loss of appetite, excessive fatigue and red rashes on the skin. Meningitis can be caused by various types of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.

But a week after getting her dream job as a coach, the Napier teen died of meningitis ... which disproportionately affects children under the age of 1, and young adults. Pharmac funding currently ...