New York Department Of Health Expands Meningitis Vaccine Recommendations

The New York State Department of Health (DOH) is expanding a recommendation issued earlier this month by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYCDOHMH) regarding meningococcal vaccinations for men who have sex with men (MSM). These meningococcal vaccine recommendations have been issued in response to an outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) in New York City. Meningococcal disease is a severe bacterial infection of the bloodstream. Common symptoms include high fev...