Men5CV Vaccine- Against all Strains of Meningitis : 19 April 2024

Meningitis belt:

• • It is a region in sub-Saharan Africa where the rate of incidence of meningitis is very high.
• It includes:  Gambia, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea.

About Meningitis:

• • It is an inflammation of the fluid and three membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
  • It can be caused by several species of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
  • Some viral and bacterial meningitis are contagious, and can be transmitted by coughing, sneezing, or close contact.
• Symptoms: neck stiffness, fever, confusion or altered mental status, headaches, nausea and vomiting.
• Prevention: Vaccination offers the best protection against common types of bacterial meningitis.