It is an inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by a virus or bacteria. The vaccine provides protection against Bacterial Meningitis. The viral Meningitis, which is more common than bacterial Meningitis, usually follows a short uneventful course. Bacterial Meningitis is potentially life threatening, progresses uickly, and causes fever, fatigue, headache, neck pain, confusion, nausea, vomiting, and a papular rash.
Treatment is provided in the prompt use of antibiotics.