Meningitis is rare and preventable thanks to childhood vaccines, but it should still be on every parent's radar. Primarily ...
Thinking back, I can easily remember when cases of acute bacterial meningitis (ABM) due to Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib), Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus), and Streptococcus pneumoniae ...
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — The day before New Year’s Eve, the Anderses took their ailing toddler to the Ramstein base medical clinic. It was Jordan and Jason Anders’ third visit in four days to ...
Between rampant myths about vaccine safety and competing guidelines for pediatric vaccines floating around on the web, it's easy to see why parents might be confused about what shots their kids need ...
Some people carry the bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others through the exchange of spit or saliva in coughs, sneezes and kissing, or by sharing vapes and ...
Sarah and Mark Normington said Leila was their "only child and our world" A mother whose two-year-old daughter died after contracting two rare strains of meningitis within weeks of each other has said ...
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice has published updates for the schedules of three vaccines — the HPV vaccination, pneumococcal vaccination, and the new meningococcal B vaccination. The ...
Bacterial meningitis acts fast: What may start as mild, cold-like symptoms can turn into a life-threatening situation in less ...
SAN ANTONIO – Pediatricians across the country have a message for all parents: Talk to your child’s doctor about the pneumococcal vaccine, especially if your child is under 2 years old. Pneumococcus ...