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Protect Your Adolescents Against More Than Just A Cold This Winter
As a parent, you often take
extra health precautions to protect your child from "winter" illnesses such
as colds and the flu, but the National Meningitis Association (NMA) wants
to be sure you know about one preventative health measure that is often
overlooked -- vaccination against meningococcal disease.
Meningococcal disease, commonly called meningitis, is a potentially
deadly bacterial infection that can strike adolescents and young adults.
The disease moves quickly and can lead to death or permanent disability,
such as brain damage, organ failure or limb amputations, within hours of
first symptoms. While meningococcal disease can occur at any point
throughout the year, cases peak in the late-winter and early-spring months
reinforcing the importance of seeking vaccination this time of year rather
than waiting for back-to-school physicals.
To help prevent infection, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention recommends meningococcal vaccination for all adolescents 11
through 18 years of age and college freshmen living in dormitories. Yet,
according to a recent national consumer awareness survey conducted by NMA,
nearly half of parents polled were unaware that their adolescent children
were recommended for vaccination.
"It's unfortunate how many parents don't know about meningococcal
disease or that there is a vaccine available to help protect their
children," said Tama Lee, Director of NMA. "I lost my son, Casey, to
meningococcal disease when he was in high school, and it wasn't until after
he died that I learned his death may have been prevented with a simple
vaccination."
Meningococcal disease is spread through air droplets and direct contact
with those who are infected, such as through coughing or kissing. The
disease strikes nearly 3,000 Americans each year and can be easily
misdiagnosed since symptoms often mimic those of the flu. Early symptoms
may include high fever, headache, stiff neck, confusion, nausea, vomiting
and exhaustion. In later stages, a rash may appear.
Adolescents and young adults are at increased risk for the disease,
accounting for nearly 30 percent of all U.S. cases. Certain lifestyle
factors, such as dormitory-style living, prolonged close contact with large
groups of other adolescents, irregular sleep patterns and active or passive
smoking, are thought to put adolescents at increased risk for the
infection. However, the majority of cases among adolescents and young
adults are potentially vaccine-preventable.
While there are steps your children can take to help protect
themselves, such as getting enough rest and maintaining a healthy
lifestyle, vaccination is the best way to prevent meningococcal disease.
The meningococcal vaccine protects against four of the five major strains
of the disease.
"With meningitis peak season upon us, I encourage all parents of
adolescents and young adults to learn about the disease and talk to their
child's health care provider about meningococcal vaccination," said Tama
Lee. "Don't wait. Any time your child visits the doctor is a good
opportunity to have this discussion."
For more information about NMA or meningococcal disease, please visit http://www.nmaus.org.
National Meningitis Association
http://www.nmaus.org
Protejaþi-vã împotriva Adolescenþii mai mult decat o prezenta rece de iarnã - Protect Your Adolescents Against More Than Just A Cold This Winter - articole medicale engleza - startsanatate