Meningococcal disease

Meningococcal disease is a serious illness caused by a bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis. It can cause meningitis (infection in the spinal cord) as well as infection in the blood, lungs, and joints. Meningococcal disease can progress very quickly.

Public

• Find a vaccine provider
• Learn about meningococcal disease

Public health, health care and school professionals

• Report this disease immediately
• Meningococcal disease case management timeline
• Communicable disease manual

Vaccine and Chemoprophylaxis Recommendations

• Meningococcal Vaccine Recommendations 
  • Meningococcal Vaccination for Preteens and Teens: Information for Parents
• Meningococcal Disease Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Recommendations 
   

Special Circumstances: Child Care, School and College

• Guidelines for Child Care Providers and Health Consultants, School Nurses and Other Personnel
• Communication templates for child care facilities, schools and colleges
  • Meningococcal Disease Alert, Important Notice to Parents of Children in Childcare
  • Meningococcal Disease Alert, Important Notice to Parents of Children Needing Antibiotics 
  • Meningococcal Disease Alert, Important Notice to College Students
  • Colorado Revised Statute regarding vaccination requirement for college students 

Data

• Colorado reportable disease data