Sequential reminders improved MenACWY coverage in unvaccinated youth and adults in Spain
A Simple Two-Step Nudge Can Boost Crucial Teen Vaccination Rates
This randomized interventional study evaluated different reminder combinations for catch-up meningococcal ACWY vaccination among 66,891 unva…
A health system in Spain found that sending a physical letter followed by a text message was the most effective way to get more young people…
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.
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.
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.
Antibiotic-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae strains show increasing prevalence in China
Are gonorrhea treatments losing ground in China? A concerning trend emerges
A report from China indicates increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
A new report from China shows that medicines used to cure gonorrhea are losing their effectiveness as bacteria become more resistant to anti…
CDC recommends doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis for high-risk populations to prevent syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea
CDC now recommends a pill after sex to help prevent common STIs
The CDC has issued clinical guidelines recommending doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis (doxy PEP) for populations at high risk for syphili…
CDC now recommends a single antibiotic pill after sex to help prevent syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea in high-risk groups.
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.
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.