Why do people fear meningitis?
Because of the number of cases and the fact that very little has been explained to the public. Until the Meningitis Foundation of America began in 1997, the US had no national organization working in this area offering advice and support to the general public. We believe that the public and opinion-formers, such as the media, will become more aware of the facts in the months ahead. These are that meningitis cases are normally isolated and unconnected and that speed is of the essence if the disease is suspected.
