To learn more about the meningitis, Passeportsanté.net offers a selection of associations and government sites dealing with the subject of meningitis. You will be able to find there Additional Information and contact communities or support groups allowing you to learn more about the disease.

Canada

National Advisory Committee on Immunization

To consult the Canadian Immunization Guide.

www.phac-aspc.gc.ca

Health Canada – Travel Advice

To consult the international reports on meningitis, kept up to date based on reports from international public health organizations:

www.phac-aspc.gc.ca

Travel health advice: www.phac-aspc.gc.ca

Meningococcal disease in Africa: www.phac-aspc.gc.ca

Caring for our children

The Canadian Pediatric Society has created a very user-friendly site dedicated specifically to parents. A lot of practical information is given about the childhood immunization schedule.

www.soinsdenosenfants.cps.ca

United States

Meningitis Foundation of America

A foundation dedicated to supporting people with meningitis and their families, based in Indiana.

www.musa.org

National Meningitis Association

An association created in 2001 to raise public awareness of protection against meningitis. A lot of information on meningitis, with news and support for families.

www.nmaus.org

England

The Meningitis Trust

www.meningitis-trust.org