Meningitis

Frequently Asked Questions about Meningitis

• Meningococcal Disease and Camp Attendees: Commonly Asked Questions (PDF) 
• Meningococcal Disease and Students: Commonly Asked Questions (PDF) 
• Meningococcal Disease and Daycare Attendees: Commonly Asked Questions (PDF) 
• What is Meningitis? (PDF) 
• What do I need to know about meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis? (PDF) 
• What do college students need to know about meningococcal disease? (PDF) 
• What is pneumococcal disease? (PDF) 

DPH Programs

• Epidemiology Program

Provider Information

• Guide to Surveillance, Reporting and Control - guide for local boards of health on specific surveillance and reporting responsibilities for the diseases currently reportable to the Department of Public Health.

Surveillance Data

• MA State Totals of Invasive Meningococcal Disease (PDF) 

Schools and Academic Institutions

This information is provided by Epidemiology Program within the Department of Public Health.