There are a number of groups out there on the front lines against meningococcal disease and meningitis. They have educational resources that can help you learn more about the disease and what you can do to prevent it. Some of the top organizations include:

National Meningitis Association (NMA)

http://www.nmaus.org/

NMA's mission is to educate families, medical professionals and others about bacterial meningitis and prevention approaches to the disease. NMA also provides support to victim's families. The NMA site is also the home of two other organizations:

Meningitis Foundation of America (MFA)

http://www.musa.org/

A nonprofit group that is raising awareness of meningitis, supporting the development of vaccines and other preventive measures, and helping support meningitis sufferers and their families.

American College Health Association (ACHA)

http://www.acha.org/projects_programs/meningitis/index.cfm

A nonprofit association dedicated to improving the health of students attending colleges and universities. Their Meningitis on Campus section has educational materials and advice for protecting your college student.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/meningococcal_g.htm

The CDC is a federal government agency which is responsible for protecting the health and safety of the American people. Their Web site has information on many diseases, including meningitis, as well as the latest recommendations for prevention.

Vaccine Place.com™

http://www.meningococcaldisease.com/

This site is sponsored by sanofi pasteur and offers information on meningococcal disease and prevention. The site also has information on other vaccine-preventable diseases.