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Conversation - Meningococcal Meningitis
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17 minutes
Released:
Jun 28, 2022
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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. As always, we value your feedback. Please take our listener survey.See the episode page for more details.
Released:
Jun 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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