What is meningococcal meningitis?
Meningococcal disease, which includes meningococcal
meningitis, is a serious bacterial infection that strikes between
800 and 1200 Americans each year. Although rare, meningococcal
disease can cause meningitis, swelling of the tissues around
the brain or spinal cord; bacteremia, a severe blood infection;
or pneumonia. Vaccination has been available for years and is
a safe and effective way to help protect against this potentially
devastating disease.
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TCA 49-6-5005 (July 2017) requires all School districts in Tennessee to annually provide parents and guardians with information about influenza disease at the beginning of every school year.