According to Amy Phelps from the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department, the vaccine is intended to help prevent the spread of meningococcal meningitis which can be deadly within hours.

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She was not involved in this case — but says bacterial meningitis can be hard to diagnose in babies. "Initially, the symptoms can be like any flu in a child. They often start with nausea ...

Bacterial meningitis, often fatal if untreated, leads to inflammation around the brain and may cause severe complications like hearing loss, paralysis, or death. It spreads through close contact ...

Bacterial meningitis is a serious condition that requires prompt medical treatment with antibiotics. A person should get immediate medical help if they notice any symptoms of meningitis.

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