Meningococcal meningitis, a threat to young brains


The bacteria responsible for Meningococcal meningitis spreads via several ways including close contact (kissing, sneezing or coughing on someone).

Meningococcal meningitis can lead to serious consequences, and even death.

Bacterial meningitis often has severe outcomes, with serious post-recovery complications such as brain damage, hearing loss or learning disabilities.

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