What is Meningococcal disease?Meningococcal disease is a bacterial disease spread sharing of drinks and kissing. But the seriousness of the disease is that within several hours it could kill you. Between 10-15% of the people who did survive endured loss of hearing, amputation of limbs, speech disorders, retardation, and paralysis.

Can it be prevented? Well you can’t exactly tell your kids to not share drinks with other people and not to kiss anyone because you could die, but you can find a prevention. A common program for prevention is Menactra. Menactra is just a simple shot usually on the upper arm. This simple shot would prevent you from meningitis and menigocal diseases A, C, Y , and W-135.

Are there any side effects? Does anything these days ever come without side effects? When taking the Menactra vaccine common side effects are redness or pain where shot was given. However this normally goes away in 1-2 days (Similar to the Tetanus and Diphtheria.) Other side effects could be increase in the chance of getting Guillain- Barre syndrome. This vaccine should also be avoided for anyone who has severe allergies to any ingredients in the vaccine including latex which is used in the stopper.

Have you had the vaccine? Let us know your experience with the vaccine. Is the vaccine worth it, and what your opinions are on the need to get a vaccine for Meningitis.

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