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

Needles are a common fear, and many people worry about the possible side effects of vaccines. It can be helpful to learn more about vaccines. The CDC provides a wealth of resources you can turn to ...

The odds of contracting meningitis are about the same as getting struck by lightning, but the Centers for Disease Control and the American College Health Association think those odds are too great.

According to Amy Phelps from the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department, the vaccine is intended to help prevent the spread of ...

According to the CDC, in 2021 vaccination coverage of the MenACWY was 89 percent, while coverage for MenB was 31 percent. About 50 percent of meningitis cases for people aged 17-23 in the USA are ...

The state's new requirement says kids should get the first dose of the meningitis vaccine at the beginning of 7th grade and the booster shot at the beginning of the 12th grade.