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1. Hi. I am a big believer in prevention, but my sister is not interested in having her 15 year-old vaccinated against meningitis. Can you help me find an argument that could persuade her? I don't want to seem too pushy, but definitely believe it's better to be safe than sorry.

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   What is the scientific name for spinal meningitis, or any type of meningitis for that matter?

3. I just went to the doctor and they told me that i had Meningitis and had a question is it a really bad illness please write back!!!!!!

4. What is the age group for the shots???

5. what is memimgitiis? My friend has been sick 4 weeks & she is finnally gping 2 doctor.

6. How do you contract viral meningitis? What does it do to babies and adults? What can you do against it? After how long that you contracted it does it show? Please reply. Many thanks

7. how common is meningitis?

8. My daughter-in-law called me this morning from the hospital. I was so surprised. You see, she just lost a baby after six weeks of pregnancy. After a couple of days she started with migraine headaches that just wouldn't go away. Her doctor said it was caused by stress. This morning she said the hospital says it's meningitis. Still trying to find out whether it's viral or bacterial. She is 26 years old. Should I be really, really worried?

9. What are the symptoms in babies who contract menengitis?

10. I run a home daycare and I just found out that one of my daycare childrens' mom is in the hospital with bacterial meningitis. I'm wondering about exposure to myself, as well as my family and other daycare children. Are we at risk? Should I close down temporarily?

11. My 13 month-old son recently developed a very high fever (104 degrees F). As a result, we took him to urgent care that same day. The PA (Physician's Assistant) said it was a viral related and there was not much to do about it; aside from keeping the fever down. Two days later, my son was still battling a high fever (101-104 degrees F). As a result, we took our son to our pediatrician's office. Unfortunately, our doctor was not available, so we ended up seeing a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in that same practice. The NP diagnosed my son with "Herpangina." The NP said tha fever typicially lasts for about 4-5 days and that this viral infection would eventually go away within 5 more days. The NP was correct in terms of the timing of the fever dissapearing. However, once the fever went away, my son immediately developed a rash and became extremely irritable. in addition, he's balance is a bit off and he now tends to fall down after taking a few steps. The imbalance really concerns us because he endured a total of 4-5 days of high fever. We have talked to a few friends and have done our own research about these symptoms. Something tells me that we should also consider "Roseola infantum" or even "meningitis." Again, what really seems to stand out is my son's inability to walk as good as he used to. Any advice?

12. My son is going to college in Aug and I want him to have this shot. Where can I get it? I ve asked his DR. and like ten others and they dont offer it. I live in las vegas. Thanks

13. My son is 19 years old and a sophomore at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He has not had the vacination and I would like for him to. Is he too old and are there resources to pay for the vacine?

14. I am trying to find out if there is any risk after my 11 year old daughter received a second meningococcal vaccination by mistake. We moved recently to new city and our shot records were not clear. First vaccine at age 10 and then second at age 11 years. What do you think? Pediatrician told me it was OK but I want to check other sources. Thanks.

15. Do you know of any research being done that can connect meningitis to Multiple sclerosis later in life? I am a 51 year old female that survived bacterial meningitis in 1957 at the age of 9months. A miracle baby.

16. can meningitis cause a person to go into a coma?

17. Hello, My sister got admitted to hospital last week and after EEG, MRI and CFS scan they said it is a Tuberculosis Meningitis. Just to inform She is having Migraine from past 8 years. Now, it is a week after she started medicines and today she got a very bad headache and also fever. Is this something normal are could you please help me on what all effects or symptoms could cause after taking medicines. She is also taking AKT 4 Kit. Please help me

18. My now 11 year old daughter is a survivor but is now having hearing loss is this normal after 7 years? She had it when she was 4 years old.

19. once receiving metamune vax, how long until your protected?

20. Is it possible to know if my daughter 17 now, had meningitis at 6 months old and again at 15 months old?

21. My daughter got her meningitis vaccine two years ago. Does she need to have another one, or is that a one time vaccine? Thank you.

22. Can you get bacterial meningitis from having a CT scan & myelogram done? Thanks Tracey Johnson

23. After nearly dying from meningitis my 15 year old daughter came out of her comma experiencing memory loss as well as false memories and a radical personality change. Is this common and what causes it?

24. I was diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis when I was 17, a little over 22 years ago. I am trying to find out what long term effects this disease has on those who survive. I have been going through various medical issues, particularly with my spine, and am curious if there is a connection. If someone can direct me to information about the long term effects of this disease, I would be most grateful. Thank you, Linda Moshier, Long Island, NY

25. how long is the menactra vaccine good for

26. how long does it take for a person to make a full recovery?

27. Can you contract Meningitis by kissing since it is Known to be a viral disease?

28. If a child has bacterial meningitis, what is the time period that they are contagious? FRom when till when?

29. is viral meningitis contageous?

30. does the vaccine for meningitis work for both viral and bacterial meningitis?

31. one you are vacinated, is there a chance that you could get infected with meningitis?

32. I am doing a health history on a child who had menginitis at the age of 1 month. I have read where this may cause learning disabilities. Can you give me some examples?

33. Hi,I contacted fungal meningithis about 20years ago and I wish to know how would one feel in later years as at the age njow 48 years where ther eis a great change in me in terms of physical well being. Thanks

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    Can bacterial meningitis be passed from the infected child to another child through a third party. If we were in touch with a two-year child who may have it, could we pass it on to our three year old granddaughter the next day who has a weak immune system due to Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome? We did not have close contact with the infected child at all.Thank you for getting back to me.