Adjective
meningococcal (not comparable)
(medicine) Of, pertaining to, or caused by meningococci
The patient had a severe meningococcal infection.
Certain adolescents aged between 16 and 23 may also receive vaccination with a second type of meningococcal vaccine called serogroup B meningococcal vaccine. Source: Internet
Currently, New Jersey state law requires all college students living in dorms to receive a licensed meningococcal vaccine, although a religious exemption can be made. Source: Internet
Meningococcal Disease Brochure (HB 679/PA 100-0342): Requires the Department of Public Health to develop an informational brochure relating to meningococcal disease. Source: Internet
One in 10 cases of meningococcal disease is fatal, with death occurring within 24 to 48 hours of diagnosis. Source: Internet
The lack of U.S. approval might be attributed to a Novartis strategy to pursue licensure first in regions where the burden of disease caused by meningococcal B is higher, Basta and Clark said. Source: Internet
There have been four confirmed cases of meningococcal in South Australia this year, the same as at the same time last year. Source: Internet