The theme for World Meningitis Day 2020 is Defeat Meningitis. The campaign will focus on why we need to defeat meningitis and the steps we can all take to make it reality.
The key messages of the 2020 campaign are:
Meningitis and Septicemia are medical emergencies. Prevention and early recognition are key
- Meningitis can have a life-changing and permanent impact. After effects can include: Organ damage, Hearing loss, Brain injury and Limb loss
- People who lose a loved one have their lives changed forever.
- Vaccines are our best tool for prevention. There are different vaccines to protect against different types of meningitis. Speak to your local healthcare provider today to learn what’s available for you.