Postexposure Prevention
an antibiotic such as rifampin, ceftriaxone or ciprofloxacin should be received.as soon as possible (preferably within 24 hours of the diagnosis) as a preventive measure Household members, close friends at school and at home with intensive exposure, and – if the child attends child care – all preschool children who are cared for in the same room,
Meningococcal Meningitis Prevention
By certain groups of meningococcal bacteria A vaccine called meningococcal polysaccharide is used to prevent infection. The vaccine works by causing the body to produce its own antibodies against the disease. The Groups A, C, Y and W-135 of the meningococcal bacteria This vaccine only applies to. The vaccine will not protect against Group B. The vaccine is recommended for persons who:
Are age two (2) or older
1. Are susceptible to certain conditions that may cause meningococcal meningitis
2. Are living in, working in, or visiting an area where there is a high incidence of meningococcal infection
3. Are exposed to areas where the epidemic is occurring and the cases are due to Groups A, C, Y, and W-135
4. Are military recruits
5. Have no spleen
Have no spleen
