Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to bacterial infections, bacterial meningitis may not be the most common one, but it is certainly among the most ...

Viral is the most common, but other types are more dangerous Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD Viral meningitis is the ...

An emergency vaccination programme followed an outbreak in Kent [Reuters] A vaccination programme targeting one million ...

A study led by University of Queensland researchers has identified the main types of E. coli bacteria that cause neonatal meningitis, and revealed why some infections recur despite being treated with ...

As with most vaccines, a meningitis shot often causes temporary — but mild — discomfort. This usually includes soreness in the arm you had the shot in and general fatigue. Most side effects resolve ...

A vaccination programme protecting young people against meningitis B is being rolled out.

Meningitis can be life threatening, so it’s important to recognize symptoms in kids like fever, irritability, bulging fontanelles, a rash, and others. If you suspect meningitis, seek medical care ...

Meningitis is a serious, potentially life threatening condition that affects the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Noninfectious meningitis is not related to a viral or bacterial infection ...

Meningitis contributes to higher child mortality rates than estimated by the WHO, according to a new study by the CHAMPS network and led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal). The ...

A meningitis test can diagnose meningitis, and help determine the cause of it. Tests may include a physical examination, blood tests and cultures, and imaging tests. Meningitis occurs when the ...

The vaccine will be offered to older teenagers and new college and university students who are at higher risk of exposure.

When it comes to bacterial infections, bacterial meningitis may not be the most common one, but it is certainly among the most serious. "The most worrisome part of bacterial meningitis is the ...