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(READ) CDC investigating one of 'worst outbreaks' of meningococcal disease in Florida

Dated: June 22, 2022 by Sharyl Attkisson 1 Comment

      

The following is a statement released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on June 22.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues its collaboration with the Florida Department of Health to investigate one of the worst outbreaks of meningococcal disease among gay and bisexual men in U.S. history. At least 24 cases and 7 deaths among gay and bisexual men have been reported.

In response to this outbreak, CDC is recommending gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men get a meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) if they live in Florida, or talk with their healthcare provider about getting vaccinated if they are traveling to Florida. CDC is also emphasizing the importance of routine MenACWY vaccination for people with HIV.  

โ€œGetting vaccinated against meningococcal disease is the best way to prevent this serious illness, which can quickly become deadly,โ€ said Josรฉ R. Romero, M.D., Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. โ€œBecause of the outbreak in Florida, and the number of Pride events being held across the state in coming weeks, itโ€™s important that gay and bisexual men who live in Florida get vaccinated, and those traveling to Florida talk to their healthcare provider about getting a MenACWY vaccine.โ€  

People can find a meningococcal vaccine by contacting their doctorโ€™s office, pharmacy, community health center, or local health department.โ€ฏInsurance providers should pay for meningococcal vaccination for those whom it is recommended for during an outbreak. In Florida, anyone can get a MenACWY vaccine at no cost at any county health department during the outbreak.  

Seek medical attention right away if you have symptoms of meningococcal disease. Symptoms can appear suddenly and include high fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea/vomiting, or a dark purple rash. Symptoms can first appear as a flu-like illness, but typically worsen very quickly.โ€ฏPeople spread meningococcal bacteria to others by sharing respiratory and throat secretions (saliva or spit). Generally, it takes close or lengthy contact, such as kissing or being near someone coughing, to spread these bacteria.   

Meningococcal disease can affect anyone and can be deadly and includes infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) and bloodstream. Keeping up to date with recommended vaccines is the best protection against meningococcal disease. 

More information about the outbreak and vaccine is available at Meningococcal Disease in Florida, 2022 | CDC.โ€ฏโ€ฏ 

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  1. Stephen Triesch says

    June 24, 2022 at 3:35 pm

    Is this outbreak one of the side-effects of "pride" month?

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