Get the Latest on the Current Meningitis Outbreak from the CDC:
Meningitis is a swelling of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
Some symptoms of meningitis are:
- New or worsening headache
- Stiff Neck
- Fever
- Slurred Speech
Learn more about the current outbreak from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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