Archives: Meningitis Facts

1 in 5 people with bacterial meningitis will die

Meningitis can kill in hours

Not everyone gets a rash

Vaccines prevent thousands of deaths each year

Not everyone gets a stiff neck

1 in 5 people with bacterial meningitis will have serious side effects

Meningitis vaccines are the best prevention

Meningitis is cause by bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites

Meningitis can cause permanent hearing loss

Not everyone dislikes bright lights