Meningitis vaccine approved for younger children.(IMMUNIZATION)(Brief article)
Publication Date: 01-DEC-07
Publication Title: Child Health Alert
Format: Online

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Infection of the linings of the brain and spinal cord, called meningitis, can be caused by viruses or bacteria. While viral meningitis is usually' not severe, bacterial meningitis is quite different. It's estimated that over 2,500 Americans develop bacterial meningitis each year, and about 10% die and another 15%...



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