Acute Communicable
Disease Control

 
Contact Information
County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Health
Acute Communicable Disease Control
313 N. Figueroa Street, #212
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 240-7941
Fax: (213) 482-4856
Email:acdc2@ph.lacounty.gov

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Acute Communicable Disease Control
Meningitis and Meningococcal Disease

image of a brainMeningitis - inflammation or infection of the membrane covering the spinal cord and brain - is most commonly caused by a virus or a bacteria. While meningitis caused by either organism is serious, viral meningitis is typically not a severe illness and is rarely fatal. Bacterial meningitis can be quite serious depending on the organism - particularly if caused by S. pneumoniae or N. meningitidis. 

Meningococcal disease - infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis - usually causes meningitis or meningococcemia (blood stream infection) which can develop very rapidly. It is considered a very serious public health emergency and is fatal in about one in 10 patients. Prophylaxis is recommended for close contacts.

Meningococcal Disease: Frequently Asked Questions  English  Spanish  Arabic  Armenian  Farsi  Korean  Chinese  Russian  Tagalog  Vietnamese Japanese

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Resources


Where can you get a meningococcal vaccine in LA County?
Your personal doctor or health care provider Please go to your regular doctor if you...
· Have health insurance
· Are an HIV-positive Ryan White Program eligible individual
LA County Department of Public Health (DPH) recommends that health plans cover meningococcal vaccines for their members
Pharmacies Meningococcal vaccines are offered at some pharmacies. Call your pharmacy to check...
· Whether they have the vaccine
· What time they open and close
· Who can get the vaccine
· How much it costs

Reports

Reporting, Diagnosis, and Disease Investigation


Meningococcal Disease (For Health Officers and Communicable Disease Controllers)


 

Meningococcal Disease
Frequently Asked Questions
(English) (Spanish)
 
Public Health has made reasonable efforts to provide accurate translation. However, no computerized translation is perfect and is not intended to replace traditional translation methods. If questions arise concerning the accuracy of the information, please refer to the English edition of the website, which is the official version.
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