Meningococcal Disease Basics
Meningococcal disease is an illness caused by a bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis (or "Bacterial Meningitis"). It often causes meningitis but it can also cause bloodstream infections, pneumonia, joint infections, and other illness.
What Is Meningococcal Disease?
- Meningococcal Vaccine: Why Preteens
and Teens Should Get It
MDH fact sheet for parents of preteens and teens on meningicoccal vaccine and the importance of vaccinating against the disease.
- Neisseria
meningitidis ("Bacterial Meningitis")
Frequently asked questions about Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcal disease).
- Meningococcal
Disease Facts
Fact sheet about meningococcal disease.
- Meningococcal
Disease
CDC general and technical information, as well as a list of MMWR articles.
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- Meningococcal
Disease
World Health Organization (WHO) information about the incidence of Meningococcal Disease around the world. Attention: Non-MDH link
Frequently Requested
VISs
CDC fact sheets on vaccines.
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CDC Immunization Home
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