Parents always want to give the best to their child. From food to education, they try to fulfill all their needs. One more thing that needs equal attention is their child’s health. It is, in fact, the prime need.
When mothers bring their kids to hospitals instantly after a tiny cry, it reminds me of my mother. I still remember how she got scared whenever any of her kids got a small scratch.
Parents try every single method to protect their child against any potential health issues. Even then they may miss out on those infections that can cause severe illness, disability or even claim a life within a few hours.1
Meningococcal Meningitis is one of those infectious diseases that can affect a person and their loved ones. This disease is a result of a bacterial infection.2
What’s terrifying is that it becomes life-threatening quickly and can claim a life within 24 hours.3 It spreads by direct contact with an infected person via coughing, kissing, shaking hands or sneezing- just like a common cold.
Even if people do survive this disease, many have to live with serious complications such as amputation, scars, deafness or brain damage.4
Since the symptoms are similar to flu, it is not easily diagnosed. Other symptoms include fever, headache, and neck stiffness.
Effective treatment against Meningococcal Meningitis
Once symptoms are visible in your children, you should trust your instincts and see a health care advisor right away. This is what I tell every parent who comes to me. Never self-medicate or push away any signs of sickness thinking it will go away.
The good news about Meningococcal Meningitis is that vaccination helps to protect your child from this devastating disease. This vaccine can be given to children as young as 9 months and is the missing link in full protection against meningitis.5
Bust the myth that a vaccine weakens your kid’s immune system!
Parents have had this doubt since forever that vaccination is not safe for kids. But did you know that if you are not getting your child vaccinated, they’re at a higher risk of catching the infection?
Vaccinations are not only safe and effective but also support their immunity. Moms and dads out there don’t worry and get your child immunized as per the routine. I’d say schedule an appointment with your doctor right away and talk about this.6
In case you’re wondering who needs a vaccine
Children above nine months, teenagers, students who live in hostels that are at the risk of being exposed, people who travel a lot definitely need to check with their doctor about getting vaccinated.
Beyond vaccination, what can you do to protect yourself and your children? Well, since immunity plays a major role, a good and healthy diet will benefit you in more ways than you can imagine. Personal hygiene is essential too.
Teach your kids simple things such as washing hands and why it’s important. Educate yourself and children on diseases and how to stay safe.
Join the movement against Meningococcal Meningitis today!
Disclaimer: The views expressed in the blog content are independent and unbiased views solely of the blogger. This is a part of public awareness initiative on meningitis supported by Sanofi Pasteur India. Sanofi Pasteur bears no responsibility for the content of the blog. One should consult their healthcare provider for any health-related information. This article is meant to help create awareness and spread knowledge. Any decision regarding your health and child's health should be done after consultation with your doctor. While all efforts are made to keep articles updated, the speed of research in these fields mean the information often may change when more research knowledge is available. Allabouthewoman or the authors should be in no way held responsible in that case.
References: 1https://www.webmd.com/children/vaccines/meningitis-vaccine-what-parents-should-know#1 2,3https://www.who.int/ith/vaccines/meningococcal/en/ 4https://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/meningococcal_diseases 5https://www.indianpediatrics.net/dec2013/dec-1095-1108.htm 6http://www.comomeningitis.org/blog/2019/04/vaccine-hesitancy
Vaccination sabhi baccho k liye jaruri hai, thankfully humari family me sabhi baccho ko tym to tym vaccination hua hai
Thanks for useful post
Informative post , vaccinations are must , and building immunity is also important for that we need to have a healthy diet and lifestyle.
hearing a lot about this disease it scares the shit out of me, it necessary to take a preventive measure vaccinations help it
This is really a great movement to raise awareness about the meningitis. and I am sure it will help a great play in reducing its occurence and complications. thanks for sharing information about it.
vaccination is the only way to protect kids against so many diseases, hope all parents realise that
Thanks for this information and vaccinations. How often should I vaccinate my kid to protect her?
Vaccination s a must and only way to fight against deadly meningitis.
Glad to learn that meningitis can be controlled with a vaccination. The disease is indeed so scary, preventing it is better than suffering
Prevention is always the best policy.Vaccination helps to protect againat this disease.
Meningococcal meningitis is a serious infection and timely vaccination for it is a must!! The movement against meningococcal meningitis needs more awareness. Thanks for an informative post!
You are right. Prevention is better than cure and vaccination is the best way to prevent any harm in future.
Such an informative post i was not aware about Meningococcal Meningitis. Looks like more moms should be aware about it, sharing it with few i know.
Vaccination plays a very important role in our lives. This post is like an eye-opener for many of us 🙂
I have been regularly taking vaccinations for both my children but still have come across people who say vaccination cannot protect their children because they never took any vaccination. Sharing it with such parents.
It is important that we opt for vaccination at the right time for preventing meningitis in children. The awareness is much needed.
I’ve been reading about this and vaccination is the only way to protect. Good information for parents to safeguard their kids from it.
Thanks for the informative post. will check my son’s vaccine card again to ensure we got this vaccine or not yet.
Meningitis is really scary and knowing about it and getting our kids vaccinated is the right way to go about it
This is a deadly disease and we can protect it with timely vaccination. Thanks for sharing an informative post.
We got to know about Meningitis from our doctor when my son was 2 years old. And we immediately got him vaccinated for it.
Vaccination is really very important for kids. It prevents kids from getting any kid of major disease.
This is such a scary bacteria. Definitely this vaccine needs to be given to all children and even adults.
Vaccinations are a must and I am glad there is a lot of awareness about it among the new age parents.
I didn’t know meningitis is so dangerous… Thank you for spreading awareness about this! Vaccination is indeed very important! Will share this with others!
Thank you for sharing this information with us, a lot of people do not realise how much at risk their children can be. Vaccinations are definitely a trusted precaution that we can take.
I really found this information very useful buddy, thanks for creating the much needed awareness on the same
Meningococcal Meningitis is a disease with very high mortality.Awareness about it will help many people keep safe and their children healthy.
Vaccines are the best form of preventive measures and we must all promote them. Will share your post.
Such a informative post , it important to take vaccinations regularly.thankz for sharing it. Lol
What an informative article! Vaccinations are really important and can help save so many people. This awareness campaign will help reduce Meningitis occurrence.
It’s very important to be aware against meningiococcal meningitis and take the right actions to prevent it in kids. Vaccination is the only preventive measure here.
Taking vaccinations for such diseases is a preventative measure and gives some peace of mind.
Meningitis is a very dangerous bacterial infection and it is imperative that one takes precautions. Getting vaccinated against this is the best way to combat it proactively.
I wonder why it is not a mandatory vaccine by the government hospitals. I am going to get my kids vaccinated against it soon.
Vaccination is really important. Its actually most trusted precaution taken by every parent for kids.
I have read about this disease on on Amrita mams blog and ever since I keep an eye on even the smallest swelling and this particular disease is always on my mind I don’t know why but I checked with my doctor also to know is if we have given that particular vaccine to my daughter
Vaccination is extremely important for everyone… I didn’t know meningitis was so dangerous… Thanks for making me aware about this!
Wow…very insightful post. Many people are still unaware about this vaccine and it’s importance, it will surely help them out.
Such an informative post and all parents should know the importance of vaccinations and it’s always the best to protect kids against preventable diseases with the help of vaccines.
There are diseases which we can’t even pronounce properly in just blind faith and trust people spend money without knowing the causes. This post is the perfect guide.