Pneumococcal meningitis is a very serious condition. As many as 1 out of 5 people die as a result of pneumococcal meningitis. Young children and adults over 65 are at the greatest risk.

Meningitis (infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord) – about 1 in 12 children who get pneumococcal meningitis ...

Two children who were classmates at the same Downtown Miami daycare center got sick and died just days apart, and health officials believe meningitis is to blame. The YWCA Carol Glassman Donaldson ...

While Hib used to be the most likely cause of bacterial meningitis in children under age 5, the vaccine has made it very rare. Pneumococcal vaccines. They protect against bacterial meningitis.

Children with meningitis often cannot or will not lie flat. ... (Hib), pneumococcal bacteria, and meningococcal disease – all potential causes of bacterial meningitis. ...

Pneumococcal vaccine for babies and young children PCV15 and PCV20 are safe for children under 5, with doses given at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and 12-15 months.

Meningitis is a serious condition that can affect anyone, but it is particularly dangerous in children. This infection occurs when the meninges, the protective membranes that cover the brain and ...

The best way to prevent meningitis in children is through vaccination. ... (Hib) vaccine, the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13), and the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4).

Facing this challenge, CanSino Biologics Inc. (Stock Code: 688185.SH, 6185.HK, "CanSinoBIO" or "the Company") has developed and launched its 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, trade name ...

Pneumococcal carriage point prevalence (at any sampled time) was substantially (six times) higher among older adults who had contact with children daily/every few days (10%) compared to those who ...

A new study from Sweden shows that one in three children who developed bacterial meningitis will live with long-term neurological disabilities. The study, conducted by the Merck and the Karolinska ...