Dawn Schaefer RN BSN West De Pere District Nurse

Parents Generally Unaware • Adolescents and college students at increased risk • Disease progresses rapidly and within hours can lead to permanent disability or death • May be prevented through immunization

What Is Meningococcal Disease? • Bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis – Leading cause of bacterial meningitis among U.S. toddlers, children and adolescents

• Attacks membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) or poisons the blood (meningococcemia)

Overview: Meningococcal Disease • Strikes approximately 3,000 Americans each year; 10% of them will die – Among teenagers and college students, fatality rate is unusually high – According to one study, as many as one in four teens who contract the disease may die

• Disease can progress rapidly and symptoms may resemble those of common viral illnesses: – – – – –

High fever Headache Nausea Exhaustion Rash

Overview: Meningococcal Disease • Nearly 20% of meningococcal disease survivors have permanent disabilities, including: – – – –

Brain damage Loss of hearing Organ failure Limb amputations

Overview: Meningococcal Disease • Meningococcal bacteria are transmitted through air droplets and/or by direct contact with secretions from infected persons (e.g., through coughing or kissing) • The majority of meningococcal disease cases occur in winter and early spring

Overview: Meningococcal Disease • Five serogroups, or strains of the bacteria, cause 95% of meningococcal cases worldwide – A, B, C, Y and W-135 – Serogroups B,C and Y are most prevalent in the U.S.

• Among teenagers and young adults, up to 83% of cases may be prevented through immunization

A Peak of Meningococcal Disease Incidence Occurs in 15- to 19-Year-Olds* 6

Incidence Rate per 100,000 population

5

4

3 2

Female

1

Male

0 0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34

35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84

Age (years) *In California, Georgia, Maryland, Tennessee, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Oregon, 1992–1996 Rosenstein NE, et al. J Infect Dis. 1999;180:1894.

≥ 85

Disease Prevention • Vaccination – Most effective method of protection – Immunization may prevent up to 83% of cases occurring among teenagers and college students

• Encouraging healthy habits – Promote frequent hand-washing and good hygiene – Avoid sharing items that touch a person’s mouth, since it may help spread the disease – Encourage teens and young adults to get enough sleep and maintain a healthy lifestyle

Immunization: Best Protection • FDA-approved conjugate meningococcal vaccine expected to provide longer term protection against disease – Protects against 4 of the 5 serogroups (A,C,Y, W-135) – Available for use in persons 11 to 55 years

Vaccination Recommendations • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends vaccination for: – Adolescents at preadolescent doctor’s visit (11-12 years) – Adolescents at high school entry, or about age 15 – College freshmen living in dormitories – Other groups at high risk (e.g., travellers, military recruits, complement deficient and asplenic patients)

• Other adolescents who wish to decrease their risk of meningococcal disease may choose to be immunized

What Can We Do to Protect Children in West De Pere? • Support efforts to educate parents and students about the disease and immunization • To reach the community with this important information, we plan to: – Distribute letters to parents – Post posters/information throughout the school – Conduct presentations at back-to-school/parents nights – Reach out to the health department to host a vaccination clinic

Supporting Immunization at West De Pere • Talk to your family’s health care provider to see if your child should be vaccinated • To learn more about meningococcal disease and prevention, contact Dawn Schaefer RN West De Pere District Nurse at 337-1087 ext. 8031.

Dawn Schaefer RN BSN - West De Pere School District

Immunization may prevent up to 83% of cases occurring among teenagers and college students. • Encouraging healthy habits. – Promote frequent hand-washing and good hygiene. – Avoid sharing items that touch a person's mouth, since it may help spread the disease. – Encourage teens and young adults to get enough.

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