Ahead of World Meningitis Day on Sunday, October 5, our co-founder, Alicia Stillman, is honored to be one of the 2,030 voices sharing her family’s experience with meningitis. This global effort aims to gather 2,030 stories in support of the World Health Organization (WHO) goal to defeat meningitis by

𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is officially LIVE! 🎶💜 It's #WorldMeningitisDay and we are so proud to share this incredible new playlist curated by advocates who have survived or lost a loved one to a vaccine-preventable disease like #meningitis. Today, we use the power

Graduation. Family Trips. Prom. Birthdays. A lifetime of memories that never came to be. They should be here. Our new series of graphics reminds us that when vaccination against meningococcal meningitis is incomplete or delayed, lives can be lost. This #WorldMeningitisDay, we

Together, We Can #DefeatMeningitis! As we commemorate another impactful #WorldMeningitisDay, we’re reminded of the incredible power of collective action — families, #survivors, #HCPs, and #advocates around the world uniting for one cause: a future free from meningitis. Every

We were proud to attend and support Shots 4 Meningitis, hosted by fellow COMOmeningitis members on #WorldMeningitisDay! ⛳ From taking swings on the course to taking aim at meningitis, this event raises vital funds and awareness to help #DefeatMeningitis. We’re grateful to

Our virtual road trip is complete — 34 states, 140+ cars, countless advocates driving awareness nationwide! 🚗💜 Thank you for helping spread the word about meningococcal meningitis and the importance of vaccination against all five types: A, B, C, W, and Y. Together we drove

We were proud to present, exhibit, and share lessons learned in creating a nationwide advocate community during the National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships in Indianapolis. Throughout the week, our team loved learning from and connecting with fellow

“𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵, 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘴𝘵.”⁣⁣💜 Thirty-five years after losing her daughter to #MeningitisB, ASMP Advocate, Kristen Aldretti shares her story to remind parents:

#FeelGoodFriday: Our team is heading into the weekend feeling energized by the energy we experienced at the New Jersey Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics 34th Annual School Health Conference earlier this week. Co-Executive Director Patti Wukovits and American Society for Meningitis

Parents often ask: “Who decides which vaccines are recommended for my child?" The answer often comes from ACIP, which helps the CDC determine what vaccines best protect families from serious diseases. However, as federal guidance from ACIP becomes less predictable, states

Calling all creative #NewJersey students in grades 5–12! The Protect Me With 3 (#PMW3) contest is back 🎨 courtesy of the NJDOH and Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey, To participate, students are invited to create a poster or 30-second

Our team is excited to take part in the Harvest of Health Pediatric Health Fair this week, hosted by the Suffolk County Medical Society and the Suffolk Academy of Medicine. If you’re in #SuffolkCounty, join us for a free evening of community, connection, and well-being—open to

Every parent deserves to know their child can be protected from meningitis through vaccination. ASMP Co-Executive Director Patti Wukovits and Eve Meltzer-Krief, MD, are helping families get the facts and the tools to take action—because protection isn’t optional; it’s something

We have now reached the halfway point of the World Health Organization (WHO) Health Organization (WHO)’s Global Road Map to Defeat Meningitis by 2030. Over the past five years, we have witnessed remarkable progress; however, there is still more work to be done. Together with fellow COMOmeningitis

#MeetOurBoard: Ebony Scott, the Senior Director of Community Growth at Acclinate, where she leads innovative strategies to expand partnerships, deepen community engagement, and advance health equity. With over 15 years of experience driving inclusion and representation in

Emily was a bright and vibrant young woman away at college whose life was tragically cut short by Meningitis B — a disease many parents don’t even know exists, let alone that there’s a vaccine to prevent it. In honor of Emily’s wonderful spirit and passion for life, her family

A new article from MedPage Today highlights something every parent should know: 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀. Decades ago, Hib, pneumococcal, and meningococcal meningitis were far