Articles for teens and their risk against Meningitis and informs them about what they can do to prevent from getting it and what life style factors and choices they need to stay away from so they dont get Meningitis.
teenagers and young adults are at greater risk of getting meningococcal disease
10% of the 500 to 1200 Americans who get meningococcal meningitis each year will die
Sharing drinking glasses, eating utensils, or water bottles
Being in crowded situations for prolonged periods of time
Kissing
Not getting enough sleep
Smoking (or being exposed to smoke)
Living in close quarters (eg, dormitories, boarding schools, sleep-away camps)