Novel Antibiotic-Resistant Neisseria meningitidis Strain Detected in the United States
Health officials detect new antibiotic-resistant meningitis strain in the United States
A public health report describes the detection of a novel, antibiotic-resistant strain of Neisseria meningitidis in the United States. Key d…
Health officials detected a new antibiotic-resistant strain of meningitis bacteria in the United States that requires close monitoring.
CDC issues guidance on antibiotic prophylaxis for meningococcal contacts in ciprofloxacin-resistant areas
How should doctors protect people exposed to drug-resistant meningitis?
The CDC has issued guidance for health departments on selecting antibiotics for prophylaxis in close contacts of meningococcal disease patie…
CDC now directs health departments to switch antibiotics when meningitis cases become resistant to the standard drug ciprofloxacin.
Outbreak report describes meningococcal disease cases in Virginia
What's happening with the meningococcal disease outbreak in Virginia?
An outbreak report describes cases of meningococcal disease in Virginia. The report does not provide details on population size, interventio…
Virginia health officials report a meningococcal disease outbreak that can quickly become life-threatening if symptoms like fever and stiff …
Observational report notes increase in meningococcal disease cases among US persons with HIV in 2022
Report notes increase in meningococcal disease among people with HIV in the US
An observational report from the United States noted an increase in meningococcal disease cases among persons with HIV during 2022 compared …
A public health report found more cases of meningococcal disease among people with HIV in the US in 2022 compared to earlier years.
ACIP Issues Updated Recommendations for Meningococcal Vaccination in the United States
What's the latest advice on who should get the meningitis shot?
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has published updated recommendations for the use of meningococcal vaccines in the U…
Updated CDC guidance now clarifies exactly who in the United States should get the meningitis vaccine to prevent serious infection.
CDC updates MenB-4C vaccine dosing recommendations to align with new FDA label
What changed about the meningitis B vaccine schedule?
The CDC has issued updated recommendations for the Bexsero MenB-4C vaccine dosing interval and schedule. These changes align with a new FDA …
CDC updated meningitis B vaccine timing to match new FDA label, ensuring doctors follow the latest official guidance for Bexsero shots.
ACIP Issues Recommendations for Pfizer Pentavalent Meningococcal Vaccine in People 10+
Who should get the new five-strain meningitis vaccine? Experts weigh in.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has issued a recommendation report for the use of Pfizer's pentavalent meningococcal vaccin…
A national committee recommends Pfizer's new five-strain meningitis vaccine for people aged 10 and older in the United States.