What are Meningitis and Encephalitis?Meningitis and encephalitis are inflammatory diseases of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord and are caused by bacterial or viral infections. Viral meningitis is sometimes called aseptic meningitis to indicate it is not the result of bacterial infection and cannot be treated with antibiotics. Symptoms of encephalitis include sudden fever, headache, vomiting ...

On October 18, 2007, FDA approved expanding the age range for Menactra, a bacterial meningitis vaccine, to include children ages 2 to 10 years. The vaccine was first approved by FDA in January 2005 for people ages 11 to 55 years.
Until now, Menomune was the only meningococcal vaccine available in the United States for use in children ages 2 ...