2006-12-29 01:51:37 · 5 answers · asked by Rachael F 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
There is a vaccine for meningococcal meningitis, but it will take time to act. For contacts of meningococcal and H. influenzae meningitis, rifampicin is given as preventive. Meningitis in adults is mostly meningococcal.
2006-12-29 03:56:41 · answer #1 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there is a vaccine for meningitis. You should get it because one strain of the disease may require your limbs to be amputated. The vaccine should be available from your doctor or an agency specializing in vaccines like Visiting Nurse Service.
2006-12-29 09:58:40 · answer #2 · answered by single-nudist-male 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a meningococcus, a course of sulfa drug may be given. Other types no treatment necessary.
2006-12-29 09:55:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you all would need prophylactic antibiotics.
2006-12-29 10:49:16 · answer #4 · answered by Disciple of Cthulhu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there isn't one ..Just hope yo don't get it.
2006-12-29 09:54:10 · answer #5 · answered by teddy bear 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋