Meningitis can be a frightening diagnosis. Our expert guide breaks down the different types—bacterial, viral, and fungal—and ...

While children under five, particularly those under two, are the most vulnerable, pneumococcal diseases also affect adults.

Learn more about pneumococcal meningitis, a rare but life-threatening form of infection. We look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Not only adults, meningitis can also attack children. In order to be treated immediately, recognize the symptoms of meningitis in children early.

Learn to recognize the early signs of childhood meningitis, when to seek help, and how to protect your child with these essential insights.

The CDC recommends meningococcal, pneumococcal and Hib vaccines for children, which reduce the risk for the major causes of bacterial meningitis. This story originally appeared on UNC Health Talk.

The symptoms of meningitis in children can vary depending on the cause and the severity of the infection. Meningitis is a serious condition that can affect anyone, but it is particularly dangerous ...

The symptoms of meningitis in children can vary depending on the cause and the severity of the infection. Meningitis is a serious condition that can affect anyone, but it is particularly dangerous ...

Two Upstate students have died following complications with bacterial meningitis and meningococcemia. One of the students was ...

Meningitis and the flu can have similar and different symptoms. Both can be serious. Meningitis may have several different causes. Flu is caused by a virus.

The vaccine Prevnar was approved for use in the United States four years ago, and is "terrific," Miller said, in preventing pneumococcal meningitis in infants and young children.

Without proper medical attention, infants detected with meningitis can suffer permanent brain damage or loss of life. Here's all you need to know about the types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis ...