Bacterial Meningitis
Just a PSA...
This is an exerpt from FSU:
Bacterial Meningitis - Young adults between the ages of 17-24 are at increased risk of developing a severe form of bacterial meningitis called meningococcal meningitis. The American College Health Association and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend that students consider getting the Menomune vaccine.
This bacterial infection, although rare, may cause severe neurologic impairment, partial extremity amputations or even death (10-13% mortality rate). Freshman living in dormitories, bar patronage, and exposure to alcohol and cigarette smoke further increase the risk of infection within this age group. The incidence in young adults is 1 case per 100,000. For freshman living in dormitories it is 3.8 per 100,000.
There are 5 different subtypes (called Serogroups) of the bacterium that causes meningococcal meningitis (Serogroups A, B, C, Y and W-135). The current vaccine does not stimulate protective antibodies to Serogroup B, but does against the remaining 4 types. In the past, Serogroup B caused about 50% of the cases of meningococcal meningitis in the U.S. but more recently, it has decreased to about 27% or less, making
vaccination more protective. The vaccine lasts 3-5 years or longer and is extremely safe. It has been used in the military and among foreign travelers for over 20 years with excellent safety.
Do y'all know anybody who has had this virus? Has anyone on here had it? I have had some experience with it, lol.
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