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IS YOUR CHILD MISSING PROTECTION
FROM MENINGITIS B?

Even if your child had a meningitis vaccine they might be missing protection from certain types of meningitis.

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Meningococcal infections

Meningococcal infections are rare.1,2

survivors

Up to 1 in 5 survivors can be left with permanent disabilities, such as loss of limbs, skin scarring, and learning difficulties.1,3

Vaccines

Vaccines are now available for the five major types of meningitis that cause meningococcal disease.1

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WHAT IS MENINGITIS?

Meningitis (also can be referred to as meningococcal disease) is an infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitides.1

These bacteria can cause an infection of the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord as well as a rare infection of the bloodstream, known as septicemia.1,4

HOW IS IT SPREAD?

Meningococcal bacteria can be spread through close contact with an infected person, such as through droplets from an infected person's cough or sneeze.1

The bacteria can be carried in the nose and throat of an infected person who shows no symptoms but can spread the disease to others.1,5

WHO IS AT RISK?

Meningococcal disease can affect anyone of any age, but mainly affects infants, preschool children.1

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

Symptoms of meningococcal disease can first appear as a flu-like illness and rapidly worsen.4

The most common symptoms of meningitis are a stiff neck, high fever, sensitivity to light, confusion, headaches, and vomiting.1

In infants, these symptoms can be difficult to notice or may not be there at all.4

Instead, an infant may appear slow or inactive, be irritable, vomit, or feed poorly.4

A more severe form of meningococcal disease is septicemia, which is characterized by a dark purple rash and rapid blood vessel and organ damage.1,4

Survivors of meningococcal disease can experience many consequences, such as brain damage and nervous system problems, hearing and limb loss, and skin scarring.1,3

HOW CAN YOU HELP PROTECT YOUR CHILD?

Meningococcal vaccination can help protect against infection.

There are 5 types of meningitis (meningococcal A, C, W, Y, and B) of particular importance due to their potential to cause disease in which vaccines are available for.1

There are 2 types of vaccines available in Saudi Arabia:

  • Meningococcal ACWY combined vaccine
  • Meningococcal B vaccine
Ask your doctor if your child is missing protection from meningitis B.

For any side effect(s), please contact Saudi Food and Drug Authority to report them on the toll-free number 19999.
License number (42-SFDA-29)

*According to the vaccination schedule recommended by the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health and the dosing schedule approved by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority.

References:

  1. World Health Organization (WHO), 2018. Meningococcal meningitis. Factsheet no. 141 [last accessed Feb 2021].
  2. Thompson MJ, et al. Lancet. 2006,367:397-403.
  3. Rosenstein NE, et al. N Engl J Med. 2001;344:1378-88.
  4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2017. Meningococcal Disease. Signs and Symptoms [last accessed Feb 2021].
  5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2017. Meningococcal Disease. Causes and Spread to Others [last accessed Feb 2021].
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