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Prevention

Immunization with the vaccines listed below is the most effective way to prevent meningitis:

Haemophilus influenzae type b
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
Neisseria meningitides
Pneumococcal (children aged 2 and younger)
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Varicella (chickenpox)


Medications such as rifampin (Rifadin®), ceftriaxone (Duricef®), and ciprofloxacin (Cipro®) may be used to prevent the development of bacterial meningitis in people exposed to the disea...Read the full article