Meningococcal meningitis in sub-Saharan Africa: the case for mass and routine vaccination with available polysaccharide vaccines

• Main Authors: Robbins John B. (Author), Schneerson Rachel (Author), Gotschlich Emil C. (Author), Mohammed Idris (Author), Nasidi Abdulsalami (Author), Chippaux Jean-Philippe (Author), Bernardino Luis (Author), Maiga Moussa A. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Endemic and epidemic group A meningococcal meningitis remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, despite the availability of the safe and inexpensive group A meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine, which is protective at all ages when administered as directed. Despite opti...