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Meningitis is an infection that causes inflammation of the tissues and fluid around the brain and spinal cord. The two major types of infectious meningitis are viral and bacterial— both are contagious. Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial infection common in teenagers and young adults. It is a very serve illness and usually occurs when young persons are grouped together. Vaccination can help prevent infection and many colleges, universities, summer camps, and the military require vaccination prior to admission. All meningococcal vaccines are inactive and cannot cause meningitis.
In Texas, it is recommended that meningococcal vaccines be given after age 11. Due to subtypes of bacteria that can cause meningitis, current vaccines strategies are complicated. Vaccines are being developed that have the potential to simplify vaccine schedules.
As a research site, Diagnostics Research Group plays a large part in the development of new meningococcal vaccines with the help of participants like you!