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Getting a meningitis shot is important. If undiscovered, symptoms usually appear in the form of a headache, stiffness in the neck, and fever. However, even though getting a meningitis shot can prevent the acute inflammation, that doesn’t mean it’s the right route for everyone. As a matter of fact,...
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Entering college means a lot of things. First, it means meeting new people, living on your own. Second, it involves a lot of textbook shopping. And third, it means getting a meningitis shot. Let me back up a bit. A lot of colleges ask for their students to get a...
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Before traveling to a different country, sometimes you need to get vaccinated. If you’re going to India or Mali, you are definitely going to want to do that. Why? Because it can prevent your adventure from turning into a long trip to the hospital. There are a number of vaccinations...
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Meningitis is the inflammation of your membranes that surround your brain and spinal cord. In the U.S., most cases of meningitis are caused by viral infections, but bacterial infections can also lead to meningitis. Depending on the severity of the infection, meningitis can get better on its own in...
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Meningitis occurs when the membranes surrounding your brain and spinal cord become inflamed. The swelling that results is usually what causes the most well-known symptoms of the condition: headache, fever, and stiff neck. Depending on the cause of the infection that triggers the meningitis, it can either get better...
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Meningitis is the inflammation of the membranes surrounding your brain and spinal cord. This condition is usually caused by an infection. The infection can be viral, bacterial, or fungal. Depending on the cause of the infection, the meningitis could get better on its own in a few weeks, or it...
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Bacterial meningitis is the most dangerous and potentially deadly form of meningitis. It occurs when bacteria enter the bloodstream and migrate to the brain or spinal cord. If it is not detected and treated quickly, serious complications or even death can occur. Risk Factors There are some people who are...
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According to the CDC, there are two types of meningococcal vaccines available in the United States. The first is the meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine or Menomune. The second is the meningococcal conjugate vaccine, which is otherwise referred to as Menactra, Menveo, and MenHibrix. Both vaccines work to prevent four types of...
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Infections in the brain and spinal cord can lead to dangerous inflammation. As a result of the inflammation, a wide range of symptoms can occur. These can include fever, headache, seizures, changes in behavior, and confusion. In the worst cases, it can also lead to brain damage, stroke, or death....
Getting a meningitis shot is important. If undiscovered, symptoms usually appear in the form of a headache, stiffness in the neck, and fever. However, even though getting a meningitis shot can prevent the acute inflammation, that doesn’t mean it’s the right route for everyone. As a matter of fact,...
Entering college means a lot of things. First, it means meeting new people, living on your own. Second, it involves a lot of textbook shopping. And third, it means getting a meningitis shot. Let me back up a bit. A lot of colleges ask for their students to get a...
Before traveling to a different country, sometimes you need to get vaccinated. If you’re going to India or Mali, you are definitely going to want to do that. Why? Because it can prevent your adventure from turning into a long trip to the hospital. There are a number of vaccinations...
Meningitis is the inflammation of your membranes that surround your brain and spinal cord. In the U.S., most cases of meningitis are caused by viral infections, but bacterial infections can also lead to meningitis. Depending on the severity of the infection, meningitis can get better on its own in...
Meningitis occurs when the membranes surrounding your brain and spinal cord become inflamed. The swelling that results is usually what causes the most well-known symptoms of the condition: headache, fever, and stiff neck. Depending on the cause of the infection that triggers the meningitis, it can either get better...
Meningitis is the inflammation of the membranes surrounding your brain and spinal cord. This condition is usually caused by an infection. The infection can be viral, bacterial, or fungal. Depending on the cause of the infection, the meningitis could get better on its own in a few weeks, or it...
Bacterial meningitis is the most dangerous and potentially deadly form of meningitis. It occurs when bacteria enter the bloodstream and migrate to the brain or spinal cord. If it is not detected and treated quickly, serious complications or even death can occur. Risk Factors There are some people who are...
According to the CDC, there are two types of meningococcal vaccines available in the United States. The first is the meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine or Menomune. The second is the meningococcal conjugate vaccine, which is otherwise referred to as Menactra, Menveo, and MenHibrix. Both vaccines work to prevent four types of...
Infections in the brain and spinal cord can lead to dangerous inflammation. As a result of the inflammation, a wide range of symptoms can occur. These can include fever, headache, seizures, changes in behavior, and confusion. In the worst cases, it can also lead to brain damage, stroke, or death....