Meningitis survivor advocates against changing vaccine schedule

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Meningitis survivor advocates against changing vaccine schedule

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The CDC issued a health advisory warning after increase in cases of invasive meningitis. Bacterial meningitis causes swelling around the brain and spinal cord. “Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial infection that is spread through things like respiratory droplets. So for instance, if we cough or if we sneeze. It also spreads through sharing of utensils, kissing, sharing a soda bottle,” said nurse practitioner Dr. Wendy Wright…