Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Recommends Meningococcal Booster at Age 16
In October 2010, Frankie Milley, Wendy Meigs, Marty Young, Jeremiah Mitchell and his mom attended the ACIP meetings in Atlanta. They testified on the importance of a meningococcal booster at age 16.
The prior recommendation was age 11-18. However after some research it was found the current vaccine (Menactra) only had and efficacy life of 5 years instead of the previous thought 10. The committee decided in order to protect the two most at risk age groups, teens and college freshmen, a booster was necessary at 16 or 5 years after the first immunization. There is new vaccine on the market called Menveo.
The prior recommendation was age 11-18. However after some research it was found the current vaccine (Menactra) only had and efficacy life of 5 years instead of the previous thought 10. The committee decided in order to protect the two most at risk age groups, teens and college freshmen, a booster was necessary at 16 or 5 years after the first immunization. There is new vaccine on the market called Menveo.
Angels Launch New
Campaigns
Grownups Need Vaccines 2
Amanda, Maggi, Max and Abby
Dads on Meningitis and Vaccines
Meningitis Angels launched its' new campaign
Dads on Meningitis and Vaccines.
Follow us as Angel dads share their stories and awareness to stop this deadly disease. Click hear to meet our dads and their Angels.
Teen 2 Teen on Vaccines and Meningitis
Friends Don't Let Friends Go Without Vaccines
Teen 2 Teen on Vaccines is a project of Meningitis Angels which educates teens on not only meningitis but all vaccine preventable diseases and prevention. See real kids talking about real disease and how it has affected their lives. In photo Leslie Meigs former National Teen Leeder and Texas Team Leader, Kylie Menard, sister to Heaven Bound Angel Jane Menard, Johnny D'Anton Eastern Regional Teen Leader , Harley Beaty, Western Teen Leader and on top is Carye Wynn the new National Teen Leader.
This web site is a project of Meningitis Angels. We are parents and survivors of bacterial meningitis.
Some of us have died and some have been left debilitated by mostly preventable meningococcal, pneumococcal and HIB meningitis. We are here to share our stories, educate on this disease, advocate for prevention and support those families who join us.
Meningitis does not stop at the dorm room door. Infants, children, tweens, teens, young adults and those with compormised immune systems are most at risk but anyone can get meningitis.
Please educate yourself and talk to your health care provider about vaccination to prevent these deadly diseases.
For more information on meningitis view www.meningitis-angels or visit www.CDC.gov
Some of us have died and some have been left debilitated by mostly preventable meningococcal, pneumococcal and HIB meningitis. We are here to share our stories, educate on this disease, advocate for prevention and support those families who join us.
Meningitis does not stop at the dorm room door. Infants, children, tweens, teens, young adults and those with compormised immune systems are most at risk but anyone can get meningitis.
Please educate yourself and talk to your health care provider about vaccination to prevent these deadly diseases.
For more information on meningitis view www.meningitis-angels or visit www.CDC.gov
Remember January is back to school again.
On Saturday, August 14, 2010 during their “Second Saturday Screenings” event, all H-E-B pharmacies offered vaccines required for 7th grade entry, including a new meningitis vaccine which protects against meningococcal meningitis. Meningitis Angels was happy to support this effort.
On Saturday, August 14, 2010 during their “Second Saturday Screenings” event, all H-E-B pharmacies offered vaccines required for 7th grade entry, including a new meningitis vaccine which protects against meningococcal meningitis. Meningitis Angels was happy to support this effort.
Push PLAY below and listen for an important
back to school message.
Meet Carye Wynn the New
Meningitis Angels National Teen Leader.
Carye is a remarkable young woman. She is truly a leader. See more about Carye
Information Disclaimer
Bacterial Meningitis is a 911 EMERGENCY!!
The information provided on this Web site is only intended to educate on disease and prevention.
It is not to replace medical advice.
Anyone who thinks they may be ill with meningitis or any other vaccine preventable disease should seek medical advice immediately.
Note, that all forms of bacterial meningitis can not be prevented with vaccines. Please seek the advice of your health care provider prior to any treatment
or use of vaccines.
Bacterial Meningitis is a 911 EMERGENCY!!
The information provided on this Web site is only intended to educate on disease and prevention.
It is not to replace medical advice.
Anyone who thinks they may be ill with meningitis or any other vaccine preventable disease should seek medical advice immediately.
Note, that all forms of bacterial meningitis can not be prevented with vaccines. Please seek the advice of your health care provider prior to any treatment
or use of vaccines.