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For good reason, many colleges and universities have now taken a more proactive role in light of the current recommendation by the American College Health Association (ACHA) about meningitis vaccination. ACHA has recommended that all colleges provide information about the vaccine to students and parents as well as access to the vaccine for those students who wish to be vaccinated.

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Recognizing the current economical situation, for the spring 2010 Passport Health Miami will match any published price for the Meningococcal vaccine. Call 305-642-9889 and mention this promo.

What sets us apart is our well care environment, with little or no waiting time, easy access and comfortable offices, free parking and the best price in Greater Miami Area.

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What Is Meningitis?

Meningococcal meningitis, a form of meningococcal disease, is a serious bacterial infection. Unlike viral meningitis, it can potentially kill an otherwise healthy young person within 1 day after the first symptoms appear.

Meningococcal disease can be difficult to recognize, especially in its early stages because meningitis symptoms are similar to those of more common viral illnesses. But unlike more common illnesses, meningococcal disease can cause death or disability within just 1 day.

Many of the people who survive meningococcal meningitis can be left with serious medical problems that may include amputation of limbs, fingers, or toes, severe scarring, brain damage, hearing loss, kidney damage, and psychological problems.

Who’s at Risk for Meningitis?

Even people who are usually healthy can get meningitis. However, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have shown that the risk of getting meningitis increases in teens and young adults.

About Meningitis
Consider these statistics:

» Adolescents and young adults account for nearly 30 percent of all cases of meningitis in the United States. In addition, approximately 100 to 125 cases of meningococcal disease occur on college campuses each year, and five to 15 students will die as a result. Evidence shows approximately 70 to 80 percent of cases in the college age group are caused by serogroup C, Y, or W-135, which are potentially vaccine-
preventable.

» College campuses have a greater risk of outbreaks than the general population, because of the prevalence of risk factors, such as concurrent upper respiratory infections, passive and active smoking, bar patronage, and excessive alcohol consumption.

A powerful educational video regarding the dangers of meningococcal disease and the importance of prevention is posted on National Meningitis Association's website. Click here to see the stories of meningococcal disease survivors and families affected by the disease.

Because disease rates begin to climb earlier in adolescence and peak between the ages of 15 and 20 years, the vaccine is also recommended for all adolescents 11 through 18 years of age.

The American College Health Association (ACHA) recommends all first-year students living in residence halls receive the meningococcal vaccine. The ACHA recommendations further state that other college students under 25 years of age may choose to receive meningococcal vaccination to reduce their risk for the disease.

Please call us at 305-642-9889 so that we can further discuss our services and how we might work together for the well-being of our community.

Routine and Travel Immunizations offered At Passport Health Miami

Our Locations:

>> Anthrax
>> Hepatitis A
>> Hepatitis B
>> Twinrix (Combination Hep A & B)
>> Influenza
>> Japanese Encephalitis
>> Measles-Mumps-Rubella
>> Meningococcal
>> Pneumococcal
>> Poliomyelitis
>> PPD (with reading)
>> Rabies (pre and post-exposure)
>> Tetanus/Diphtheria
>> Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis
>> Typhoid
>> Yellow Fever (State certified)
>> Varicella (Chickenpox)
>> Anti-Malarials

Life Style Vaccines:
>> HPV Infection / Cervical Cancer (Gardasil®)
>> Zoster Virus / Shingles (Zostavax®)

Two Convenient Locations:

Main Office (Coral Gables - MIA):
     782 NW 42 Avenue (LeJeune Rd), Suite 629
     (Ocean Bank Building)
     Miami, FL - 33126

  Our main office is located a couple of blocks South of 836-Dolphin   Expressway, minutes away from Miami International Airport, Coral   Gables, Blue Lagoon, Miami Beach, Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove,   Downtown Miami, or Doral Duty Free area

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North Miami Office:
    1380 NE Miami Gardens Dr, Suite 142
    (Skylake 1380 Building)
    Miami, FL - 33179

  Serving the Northern part of Dade, the Beaches and welcoming   residents of Broward County. Located close to I-95, a very short drive   from Bal Harbor, Sunny Island, North Miami, North Miami Beach,   and Aventura.

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