As many are aware, there have been 2 deaths in the community this summer related to bacterial meningitis, and it has been truly heartbreaking for our community. 

The CMC providers would like to let you know some facts regarding meningitis in the hope of allaying your fears. There are many different types of bacteria that can cause meningitis, and some of these are preventable with standard immunizations. Some forms, while not preventable, are also not contagious.

If you have questions about whether your child is up to date on vaccines, please do not hesitate to contact us. If you would just like to talk with your provider about ways to protect your child, we would be more than happy to see you!

Continue to remind your child that the best way to stay healthy is to wash their hands, and don’t share drinks or saliva. 

For further information please refer to CDC website:
ww.cdc.gov/meningitis/index.html