Prescribing Information
The following Web sites offer additional information about meningococcal disease and more ways to help protect your patients:
Sanofi Pasteur Announces FDA Approval of Menactra Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine Indication for Infants
"Licensure of Menactra vaccine for infants as young as 9 months of age gives the opportunity to help protect infants against this potentially deadly disease when the likelihood of exposure supports a need for early protection," said Stephen I. Pelton, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Epidemiology, Boston University Schools of Medicine and Public Health and Chief, section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Boston Medical Center. Read more…
National Meningitis Association (NMA)
NMA's mission is to educate families, medical professionals, and others about bacterial meningitis and prevention approaches to the disease. NMA also provides support to victim's families.
American College Health Association (ACHA)
A nonprofit association dedicated to improving the health of students attending colleges and universities. Their Meningitis on Campus section has educational materials and advice for protecting your college student.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC is a federal government agency that is responsible for protecting the health and safety of people living in the United States. Their Web site has information on many diseases, including meningitis, as well as the latest recommendations for prevention.
Immunization Coverage in the U.S. (CDC)
This section of the CDC Web site covers immunization statistics including vaccination coverage at national, state, and local levels. Several surveys are used to: 1) Identify groups at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable diseases; 2) Stimulate efforts to increase coverage; and 3) Evaluate how well the efforts work.
