Meningitis is an infection of the fluid and lining that cover the brain and spinal cord.¹
There are several things that can cause meningitis, such as bacteria, virus, fungi or other diseases.²⁻⁵
Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial form of meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis and has a potential to cause large epidemics.²,⁶
Meningococcal Meningitis can potentially cause death within 24-48 hours.²,⁶
Get to know its signs and symptoms.²,¹⁴
Even with the early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, ~15% of patients die often
within 24 to 48 hours of symptom onset.²,⁶,¹⁶
While meningococcal meningitis is unpredictable6, the good news is that you can help protect your children and family against it, through vaccination.²
Vaccinate yourself and your loved ones today to help get protected from 5 of the most common serogroups A, C, W, Y and B that cause meningococcal meningitis.²,⁹
