How to Prevent Bacterial Meningitis

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6 Ways to Prevent Meningitis More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Eduardo Yokoyama | permalink
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Meningitis is highly contagious and can be very serious. Learn what steps you can take to prevent meningitis from spreading and making you sick.

For further reading: http://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/understanding-meningitis/prevent-meningitis-pictures/ ^[1]

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Prevent Meningitis: Tips to Protect Your Teen More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Jeffrey Barth | permalink
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There's a lot you can do to help prevent meningitis in your teenager before he goes to camp or college. WebMD offers tips for avoiding this serious illness.
Tags: prevent meningitis, meningitis, prevention, meningitis vaccine, vaccines, immunization, meningococcal, college dorm, camp

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/children/vaccines/prevent-meningitis-tips-protect-your-teen ^[2]

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Understanding Meningitis Prevention More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Preserved Swine | permalink
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Some forms of meningitis can be deadly if not treated immediately. Find the latest medical information on meningitis prevention here.
Tags: meningitis, vaccine, vaccination, prevent, prevention, meningitis causes, meningitis symptoms, meningitis treatment, meningitis prevention, spinal cord infection, brain infection, bacterial meningitis, viral meningitis, fungal meningitis, meningococcal meningitis

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/children/vaccines/understanding-meningitis-prevention ^[3]

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How Can I Avoid Getting Meningitis? More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Lisa Stoppenbach | permalink
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Certain factors place young adults at increased risk of getting meningitis. Learn about how lifestyle factors and vaccines can help you avoid this condition.

For further reading: http://www.healthline.com/health/meningitis-awareness/avoidance ^[4]

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Meningitis More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Evan Anger | permalink
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For further reading: http://www.healthline.com/health/meningitis ^[5]

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Category: Fun | 9 years, 3 month(s) ago

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1. http://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/understanding-meningitis/prevent-meningitis-pictures/

2. http://www.webmd.com/children/vaccines/prevent-meningitis-tips-protect-your-teen

3. http://www.webmd.com/children/vaccines/understanding-meningitis-prevention

4. http://www.healthline.com/health/meningitis-awareness/avoidance

5. http://www.healthline.com/health/meningitis