The American College Health Association has recommended that college students consider vaccination to reduce the risk for potentially fatal meningococcal disease, and that college health care providers take a proactive role in providing information and access to the meningococcal vaccine.
Viral meningitis occurs more commonly than bacterial meningitis.
Bacterial meningitis occurs sporadically throughout the year, although outbreaks tend to occur in late winter and early spring. A and B or Streptococcus pneumoniae. Because bacterial meningitis can cause severe illness and death, early diagnosis and treatment is crucial. A flat red rash may begin on the arms and legs. Meningococcal disease can progress rapidly.