Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Today has Been Declared World Meningitis Day

Today is World Meningitis Day and health officials around the world are urging parents to be aware of the dangers of this disease and that many forms of this disease are vaccine preventable.  Statistics suggest that 12,000 people develop this disease, 4000 of these individuals suffer some amount brain damage and 200 die each year.

There is lots of research available on the internet to review regarding having your child and yourself vaccinated for meningitis.  Do the research.  Make sure to pick reputable sites.  Do it today.

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