Meningococcal Disease
Meningococcal meningitis is caused by bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis. It can result in two rare, but serious diseases:
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meningococcal meningitis is an infection of the covering which lines the brain and spinal cord; and
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meningococcemia is a more severe infection involving the blood and many parts of the body.
The NWT Office of the Chief Medical Health Officer has prepared information sheets on the following topics:
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Meningococcal Disease (PDF - 423.79 KB)
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Preventing the Spread (PDF - 447.80 KB)
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Vaccination Program in the NWT (PDF - 421.78 KB)
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Information for School and Sporting Events (PDF - 385.10 KB)
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Preventing Meningitis and Related Diseases (PDF - 459.16 KB)
The following links provide more information on meningococcal meningitis:
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Meningococcal (Public Health Agency of Canada)
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Meningococcal Vaccine (Health Canada)
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Meningitis (World Health Organization)
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Last Updated: November 08, 2006 |
