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SUBJECT: Know the dangers of meningitis

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I found out on-line that teens and young adults are at increased risk for catching meningococcal disease and meningitis.³ I’m sending you these fast facts about the disease so you can help protect yourself. You can learn more at FightMeningitis.com.

What is meningococcal disease and meningitis?

An infection with meningococcal bacteria causes a serious, potentially fatal but rare infection called meningococcal disease.¹ You may have heard it referred to as bacterial meningitis.

How does a person catch meningitis?

Although meningitis is not common, a person can catch it by having close personal contact with a person who is sick with the disease. You can also become infected by a carrier — a person who has the bacteria in their nose and throat but never becomes sick.²

Experts believe that some behaviors can put people at greater risk for getting meningitis. These include:^2,4,5,22

How can a person prevent meningitis?

While there isn’t a way to be 100 percent protected, you can help reduce the risk of getting meningitis by avoiding the behaviors that spread it. There is also a vaccination that can help prevent it. Ask your parents or your health-care provider about how to protect yourself from meningococcal disease.

Watch a demo of how meningitis can affect your body
Go to FightMeningitis.com