Meningitis Angels was founded in memory of Ryan Milley, who died of meningococcal meningitis. Angels is comprised of  survivors & families of survivors & those whose lives were taken, across the nation & around the world. All working together to save lives by preventing bacterial meningitis through education & vaccinations. We offer the latest in educational resources, research results. news, legislative updates & support.

Meningitis is a 911 Emergency. Seek Help Immediately!

Knowing the early signs of meningitis and blood poisoning  save lives?
Unrelenting fever, leg pain, cold hands & feet and abnormal skin color can develop within (12 hours) after infection long before the more classic signs of the illness such as a rash, headache, stiff neck, sensitivity to light & impaired consciousness, debilitation or death.

Anyone can get meningitis especially infants, children and teens.

What parents should know:
According to ACIP/CDC children ages 11 years through college freshmen should be vaccinated against meningococcal meningitis.  Infants & toddlers should be vaccinated against pneumococcal meningitis.
Those children in daycare & those of American Indian & African American ethnic groups are at a higher risk.

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