Getting the seasonal flu vaccine each year can help reduce your risk of contracting the flu virus. Additionally, there are vaccines that can help prevent certain types of bacterial meningitis, such as:
meningococcal vaccines
pneumococcal vaccines
Haemophilus influenzae serotype b (Hib) vaccines
Other ways that you can prevent both the flu and the most common types of meningitis include:
washing your hands frequently
avoiding close contact with people who are sick
not sharing personal items (such as toothbrushes), drinking glasses, or eating utensils with others
regularly disinfecting high-touch surfaces in your home, such as doorknobs and light switches