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Show Notes
In this episode of EMplify: Conversation, Sam Ashoo, MD and TR Eckler, MD discuss meningococcal meningitis and the recent outbreak in Florida.
Topics discussed include:
- Which vaccines are currently approved by the FDA and recommended by the CDC.
- The difference between the MEN ACWY vaccine and the meningococcal B vaccine.
- What the current recommendations are for those exposed.
- Challenges for healthcare providers treating patients who have been exposed or have symptoms.
Further reading:
Hogan AN, Brockman II CR, Santa Maria A. Emergency department management of adults with infectious meningitis and encephalitis. Emerg Med Pract. 2022 Apr;24(4):1-24. Epub 2022 Apr 2. PMID: 35315604.
CDC Meningococcal Disease and Vaccination.
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