Elon Student Has Confirmed Case Of Meningitis
The Alamance County Health Department says it has been notified of a confirmed case of meningitis in an Elon University student.
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CDC Endorses A More Effective HPV Vaccine To Prevent Cancer
An HPV vaccine that protects against nine strains of the virus that causes cancer gets the nod from the CDC. So does a vaccine for a rare but often lethal form of meningitis.
Posters, Bullhorns And Skirts Help Spread The Word About Vaccines
One in five children in the developing world misses out on routine immunizations. How do you recruit them? With town criers, public notices — and even a call to action emblazoned on a garment.
Vaccine Against Meningitis B Gets A Boost From CDC
A federal health advisory committee now says everyone aged 16 to 23 should talk to a doctor about whether they need to get immunized against a rare but dangerous strain of meningitis.
Paralympic Champion Makes The Case For Meningitis Vaccine
Amy Purdy lost both legs below the knee to meningitis at age 19. She's now using her cred as a champion snowboarder to encourage teenagers to get vaccinated.