Review of hospital discharge ICD-9 codes identified 685 patients younger than 6 months of age discharged with a diagnosis of UTI or meningitis during the study period; 299 infants were excluded ...

LONDON -- Britain says it will become the first country to offer all babies a vaccine for potentially fatal meningitis B after it reached a price deal with GlaxoSmithKline PLC. Government health ...

January 8, 2008 — A new meningitis vaccine may be better able to produce immunity in infants than the current meningococcal tetravalent glycoconjugate vaccine, according to the results of a randomized ...

The innovative NEOSONICS ultrasound-based tool non-invasively identifies infant meningitis cases with 94% accuracy, potentially transforming current screening protocols based on lumbar punctur ...

Federal health officials upended the immunization schedule for American children this week. These are the diseases affected.

Vaccinations are available to prevent several types of meningitis, and staying up-to-date on recommended vaccines and boosters is crucial for protection. Practicing good hygiene, such as frequent ...