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Featured Meningitis ArticlesChildren's Vaccines 101Vaccinations are some of the most important tools available for preventing disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Not only do they protect individuals from developing a potentially serious disease, but they also protect the community by reducing the spread of infectious disease.Public Health Resources for Meningitis PreventionDispelling the Top 10 Meningitis MythsBacterial Meningitis: Spotting the SignsAdolescent Vaccination GuideView All Meningitis ArticlesMeningitis NewsSudan violence masks huge health needs: WHO
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Three quarters of people in South Sudan have no access to medical care, and 10 percent of children there and in Darfur die before their first birthday, a World Health Organization (WHO) official said on Thursday. Mohammad Abdur Rab, the WHO's representative to Sudan, warned that a lack of skilled health workers and drug shortages were putting millions of lives at risk in conflict-affected areas where huge numbers of people have been uprooted.
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Play Video NowView All Meningitis VideosMeningitis Tip: Seek Help ImmediatelyIf you or a loved one exhibits any signs of meningitis--such as fatigue, nausea, irritability, sensitivity to light, or a stiff neck--seek emergency medical help immediately. Antibiotic treatment for bacterial meningitis is about 90 percent effective, and the sooner treatment can begin, the better the chances for recovery. |
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