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Meningitis Disease Information - National Vaccine Information Center - 1 views

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  • The meningococcal vaccine has been found to be about 58 percent effective within two to five years after adolescents have gotten the shot
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    "The meningococcal vaccine has been found to be about 58 percent effective within two to five years after adolescents have gotten the shot "
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Kirkwood Community College - Campus Health - 0 views

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  • It is estimated that 100 to 125 cases of meningococcal disease occur annually on college campuses and 5 to 15 students die as a result.
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9 Foods to Help You Sleep | Eating Well - 0 views

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  • Yet the health benefits of a good night’s rest are countless: sleep helps keep you happy, your brain sharp, your immune system strong, your waistline trim, your skin looking youthful—and lowers your risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.
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Prevent Meningitis: Tips to Protect Your Child - 0 views

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  • The CDC recommends a meningococcal vaccine for all children 11 to 18. The vaccine is routinely given at 11-12, but it is also recommended for:
  • Eating a well-balanced diet, rich in vegetables and fruits
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Meningitis: Types, Treatment, & Prevention - 0 views

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  • Vaccinations can also protect against certain types of meningitis. Vaccines that can prevent meningitis include:
  • HiB vaccine (Haemophilus vaccine) Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine Meningococcal vaccine
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Meningitis Symptoms - Mayo Clinic - 0 views

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  • easy to mistake the early signs and symptoms of meningitis for the flu (influenza).
  • symptoms may develop over several hours or over one or two days.
  • High fever Constant crying Excessive sleepiness or irritability Inactivity or sluggishness Poor feeding A bulge in the soft spot on top of a baby's head (fontanel) Stiffness in a baby's body and neck
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  • Sudden high fever Severe headache that isn't easily confused with other types of headache Stiff neck Vomiting or nausea with headache Confusion or difficulty concentrating Seizures Sleepiness or difficulty waking up Sensitivity to light Lack of interest in drinking and eating Skin rash in some cases, such as in meningococcal meningitis
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