Meningococcal Disease Basics

Meningococcal disease is an illness caused by a bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis (or "Bacterial Meningitis"). It often causes meningitis, but it can also cause bloodstream infections, pneumonia, joint infections, and other illness.

Meningococcal disease

• Meningococcal Disease Facts
  Fact sheet about meningococcal disease and vaccination recommendations.
• CDC Meningococcal Disease
  Basic information about meningococcal disease, signs and symptoms, and vaccination recommendations.

Meningococcal vaccination

• Meningococcal Vaccine is Recommended for Preteens and Teens
  Fact sheet about the different types of meningococcal vaccine.
• Meningococcal Information for College Students
  Information on meningococcal vaccine for college students.
• Meningococcal VIS
  The Vaccine Information Statement on meningococcal vaccine from CDC.