Can you get Meningococcal Meningitis from sharing drinks with siblings?

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Do they have to have the disease to give it to you or can you just get it from sharing drinks with them even if they don't have it?
Only if your siblings has meningitis. The germs can't just appear out of nowhere. You can talk to your primary care doc about a vaccine as well. Typically you get it from close contact with someone who has the disease or is a carrier of it.  (+ info)

Meningococcal, how is it related to meningitis?

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What I am confused about is if meningococcal desease is simply meningitis, how come its referred to as meningococcal?
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Does the meningococcal meningitis shot hurt?

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I have to get it next week. I'm OK with shots, I used to get allergy shots weekly, but is this as bad as a tetanus shot? Does it hurt when they give it to you, or after, or what?
nope it does not hurt when they give it to you, i had it taken. the place where they give you the shot may be a little sore but thats all. It actually less sore than the gardasil hpv shot i got.  (+ info)

How do you get Meningococcal Meningitis?

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Like, what are the causes?
This one is probably the best website that has tons of cause info: http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/m/meningococcal_disease/causes.htm#causeslist

This website has a lot of answered questions: http://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/about/faq.html

Also, from this website: http://www.healthcentral.com/encyclopedia/408/354.html#causes
Causes of Meningococcal Meningitis

Meningococcal meningitis occurs as a communicable disease between humans. It is often found in young military recruits living together, or among college students living in close quarters in dormitories.

When the cerebrospinal fluid is invaded by this blood-borne organism. Originating in the respiratory tract, the meningococcus bacteria travels, via the blood, into the cerebrospinal fluid (the watery liquid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord). During infection, the bacterium releases a toxin into the fluid causing an inflammatory reaction.


If the bacteria invades the blood it can lead to arthritis, heart infections and pneumonia. If it damages the nerves leading into the brain it could cause hearing loss, learning disabilities, motor impairment or mental retardation.  (+ info)

A guy in my grade just died of Meningococcal meningitis?

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i am so shocked he went into hospital yesterday and alrady today he has died from it. I am worried now there will be an epidemic of it so should i take precautions and also is it very contagious and will his friends get it?
Read up on the symptoms and check with your doctor to see if you have received the vaccine for it. If you experience any symptoms of meningitis, go to either your doctor or hospital immediately! The earlier detection and treatment, the better!  (+ info)

do only kids get Meningococcal meningitis ?

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are adults safe from this disease? I saw the advertisement on television and it only talks about kids getting it,but I thought adults could get this too?
Adults can get it and they can die as well from it. I have seen two die from it the past year. Drug companies probably tested the drug on the younger age group, so it can't be advertised for older people.  (+ info)

Parents...have you or will you vaccinate your child for Meningococcal Meningitis?

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I don't know where everyone is from, but where I am from, they are advertising the Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccine for school age children, and people going to college.

I have a 7 year old boy, and was thinking about this vaccine. I am going to talk to his doctor about it, of course, but I was wondering other peoples views on it.

I'd like to hear from anyone who has had the vaccine, also those of you who have not, but have opinions on it.

Thanks!
AS a pediatric nurse, I would highly recommend it. It is a disease that is preventable. Too many children have died from this illness.  (+ info)

why is it the meningococcal meningitis commonly occur in children?

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children have a very immature immune system. they are in close contact with others and when one child has a specific illness it is most likely other will get it. In children over 3 to 4 months, the main bacteria that cause meningitis are:
Streptococcus pneumoniae (the most common)
Hemophilus Influenzae
Neisseria meningitidis (or meningococcus)

The first 2 bacteria, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Hemophilus influenzae are also the main bacterial causes of ear and other respiratory infections including pneumonia and sinusitis. Menigococcus has been the cause of the recent outbreaks of "meningitis".  (+ info)

Allergic reaction to meningococcal meningitis vaccine?

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I got this vaccination and two days later my whole upper arm swelled up. It is now three days since I got the shot and it is still bright red, very hot and really swollen.

Are these normal side affects of this vaccine?
Normal reactions: It is common to get swelling, redness or pain where the shot was given. These symptoms usually last for 1-2 days. An infection is rare, but possible.

To check if you have an infection - Do you have a fever? or shivering chills? If not, try using a cold pack (or a bag of peas) and see if that helps. It should slowly improve. If it is not improving, you might want to see a GP.

You can also call the National Immunisation Hotline - 1800 671 811 or visit http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/ (I assume you're Australian)

Hope you feel better soon!  (+ info)

is the hib meningitis vaccine the same as the meningococcal meningitis vaccine?

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No. Hib is for haemophilus influenzae B and the other is for Neisseria meningitis. See more here: http://www.examiner.com/x-7707-Tampa-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m4d27-Meningococcal-meningitis-in-South-Florida  (+ info)

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