Merck , known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced today that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommended the ...

Here's what bacterial meningitis is, how it's different from viral and other types of meningitis, and what treatment can be expected.

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

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has assembled nearly 200 stories and dozens of testimonials on the horrors of ...

Polk County’s level of immunization for kindergartners dropped from 96.3% in 2021 to 93.2% in 2023, still above the statewide ...

Togolese authorities confirmed over the weekend a resurgence of new meningitis cases in the Dankpen district, located in the ...

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

Bacterial meningitis is a severe and life-threatening infection of the central nervous system (CNS), primarily caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis. This condition carries a ...

“Bacterial meningitis is an absolute medical emergency,” says ... Older infants, toddlers, and young adults can become infected with Neisseria meningitidis and Streptococcus pneumoniae. Elderly ...

Pneumococcal vaccines can prevent common bacterial infections from Streptococcus pneumoniae. There are two types of pneumonia vaccines available to prevent specific strains of this bacteria.

All students must choose either option 1 or 2 and fully complete the document. The Proof of Bacterial Meningitis Immunization Compliance Form must have the health professional's signature and ...