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meningitis
West Virginia Legislation Could Allow Private Schools to Decide Their Own Vaccination Policies
A new vaccine bill passed West Virginia’s Senate 18-12, and now awaits Gov. Jim Justice’s approval before it can be signed into law.
Research Shows Resurgence of Meningitis in France Following COVID-19
A recent rise in the number of cases of meningitis has surpassed levels observed before the COVID-19 pandemic.
CDC Backs Pfizer’s Meningococcal Vaccine for Young People
Pfizer claims the vaccine demonstrated effective protection against five disease strains that may cause meningitis and sepsis.
Fungal Meningitis Death in Indiana
The death toll in the fungal meningitis outbreak across several states has risen to 24, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control said Wednesday.
Four More Meningitis Deaths, CDC Says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that four more people have died in the multistate fungal meningitis outbreak, bringing the number of deaths to 19.
FDA Probing Two New Drugs in Meningitis Outbreak
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Monday that two other drugs might be linked to the fungal meningitis outbreak that has infected 200 people and killed 15 in recent weeks.