WE THOUGHT
MENINGITIS WAS
AN ALL-MALE
REVIEW
Sorority shocked at meningitis outbreak after marathon viewing of “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants”
A California sorority was forced to take a hard look at their vaccine policies after several of their sisters were affected by a significant outbreak of meningitis at their house in Irvine, CA.
“I just don’t understand, “ sobbed Jenni, “I thought meningitis was in Florida right now. How can it be in two places at once?”
Upon returning from spring break, several of the sisters decided to “take it easy and watch some movies,” not knowing that their new pledge, Jenni, was unvaccinated and infected.
“Generally, we like stuff with ‘men’ in the title, but singing ‘It’s raining Meningitis’ isn’t as funny as it sounds. I know there is an outbreak in Florida right now among the gay and bi-sexual community, and the CDC is recommending all members of that affected community get the MenACWY vaccine. But I figured I was safe because of, you know, like, whatever.”
As of press time, Jenni now understands that meningitis can be in two places at once and doesn’t spread through “butt stuff.”
- Meningitis is an infection and inflammation of the fluid and membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
- Most cases of meningitis in the United States are caused by a viral infection. But bacteria, parasites and fungi also can cause it, with a substantial risk of death.
- People spread meningococcal bacteria to other people by sharing respiratory and throat secretions (saliva or spit). Generally, it takes close or lengthy contact to spread these bacteria.
- Because of how it is spread, outbreaks tend to target areas where people are in long-term contact with each other, such as dormitories, roommates, or kissing partners
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