Meningitis 101 provides information about meningitis including that it is an infection within the meninges that can be viral and mild or bacterial and very severe. It outlines symptoms of meningitis like fever, headache, and rash. The document discusses that diagnosis involves a lumbar puncture and treatment is with antibiotics. It also covers that transmission can occur through close contact or sharing items and that adolescents ages 16-21 are most at risk, recommending vaccination.

1. Meningitis 101
Here we have created a short video to
inform you on the basics regarding
meningitis to help you better protect
you and your loved ones

2. What is Meningitis?
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An infection within the meninges
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Viral, more mild
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Bacterial, very severe
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Symptoms:
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Fever
Sensitivity to light
Headache/Stiff neck
Fatigue
Vomiting
Purple or red rash skin

3. Diagnosis & Treatment
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A lumbar puncture
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Symptoms usually last 7-10 days
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Antibiotics
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Seek medical attention immediately if
symptoms are present

4. Transmission
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Adolescents between the ages of 16-21 at
the most risk
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Contact with infected droplets
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Kissing
Sharing eating utensils
Sharing or eating after others
Close living quarters or contact with the
infected

5. Vaccines
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The Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine
(MCV4)
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The Meningococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
(MPSV4)
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Ages 11-12 yrs.
Ages 11-12 or 16yrs.
Seek medical advice for when receive the
vaccine