World Meningitis Day 2022 Expert's Speak: Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccines
Oct 03, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
While we kickstart festivities from the month of October, this month also marks the World Meningitis Day on the 5th of October. World Meningitis Day is an opportunity to get together and raise awareness about a disease that affects millions each year. However, we wouldn’t want to be restricted to a day, hence we would like to have a detailed understanding around this disease through a series of expert sessions through the month of October. We have with us Dr. Pramod Jog who is an MD, DNB, FIAP, PROF. OF PEDIATRICS. In today’s live session with the expert you can learn about the following things-
- Despite significant progress over the last few decades, meningitis remains a mysterious disease worldwide with a high death rate. Doctor will educate us about the disease, and whether it affects India?
- What kind of vaccine is there for meningitis and at what age does a child need it?
- How many doses of the Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccine should be given to the child? And what should be the approximate age for the same?
- Is there a particular age group of children who are affected by this disease? Why?
- What are the symptoms of meningococcal meningitis? And what are the ways to keep a child safe and secure from this disease?
- Are there any preliminary steps parents can follow to fight this disease?
- Why is it important to vaccinate a child against Meningococcal Meningitis?
- How to protect a baby under 9 months from this dreadful disease?
- Are there any side effects of the Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccine?
- How will Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccine protect the child?
- What are the benefits of the Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccine?
- Are Meningitis and Meningococcal vaccines the same?
- What precautions should parents take for their children post receiving the Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccination?
- Are there any important dietary considerations to follow post Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccination?
- How many doses of the Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccine should be given to the child? And what should be the approximate age for the same?
Dr. Pramod Jog, Dr. Pramod Jog, MD, DNB, FIAP, PROF. OF PEDIATRICS
Dr. Pramod Jog is a well-known name in the area of paediatrics. And he has completed his education from D.V. PATIL MEDICAL COLLEGE, Pune.
| Oct 01, 2022
Hello Doctor! I have heard Meningitis spread through droplet infection. So how do we ensure that our child would be safe in school, though she herself is vaccinated. But what if, the child sitting next to her has already suffered from it or is a carrier? Are there any signs and symptoms that can help identify the carriers and further prevent the infection from spreading? Thanks in advance.
| Oct 01, 2022
Sir namaskar! My child is 6 years old now. Since Meningococcal Meningitis vaccination is optional, we didnt administer it to our child as it was not available in the government hospital and in private it was very costly. So is it something we should be worried about? Can we get our child vaccinated now? Or we can skip it?
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My son is 7 years old. Does the regular set of vaccines prescribed cover for Meningitis if not please advice on the recommended vaccine and the right time to administer the vaccine.