Passport Health Miami, FL - Meningitis Vaccine Information

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Meningococcal (Meningitis)

Meningococcal disease case fatality rates have been as high as 50% in endemic countries although now they hover between 10%-15%. Regardless, serious permanent side effects like deafness, mental retardation and amputation of limbs occur in 11%-19% of survivors.

Risk factors for Meningitis include age, low socioeconomic status and crowded living conditions. An outbreak of group W-135 Meningococcal disease occurred in the year 2000 associated with the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca and caused the Saudi Arabian government to mandate that all travelers receive the Meningitis vaccine prior to pilgrimages to Mecca.

Meningitis is recurrent throughout the sub-Saharan "Meningitis belt" which extends from Senegal to Ethiopia. Travelers visiting the region during the dry season are advised to receive the Meningitis vaccine especially if prolonged contact with the local population is likely. Transmission occurs by air droplet, kissing, sharing of items, utensils that may have been infected and nasal secretions.

Source: CDC Vaccine Information Statement (VIS): Meningococcal Vaccine 1/28/08

So, if you are asking yourself, "what shots do I need?" click here to locate the location nearest you in Miami-Dade County, or call 305-642-9889.

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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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Passport Health Miami
Phone: 305-642-9889 | Fax: 305-642-9707 | E-mail: info@passporthealthmiami.com
Toll-free: 1-888-499-PASS (7277) | www.PassportHealthMiami.com

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