Meningitis News

The United States government paid out $18.5 million dollars in damages to the family of an infant girl, Paola Guevera, whose pediatrician failed to diagnose a meningitis infection, causing the child to suffer severe brain damage.   Support our show by visiting us on Patreon.  To learn more about Meningitis News visit our website, http://www.MeningitisNews.org   Follow our host, Daisi on Instagram and Facebook. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “Meningitis News” and rate and review where you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Google Play Follow us on Social Media: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/newsmeningitis Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/meningitisnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meningitisnews Remember our Disclaimer, the content in this podcast are intended as general  information only and may not be considered as a substitution for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treat

In this episode of Meningitis News, we recap the current trial in the New England Compounding Center Fungal Meningitis case. Prosecutions have been handed down and charges filed for executives at  New England Compounding Center for their alleged involvement in a  fungal meningitis outbreak that left 64 dead and 700 people ill in more than 20 states, due to contaminated steroid injections. Lead CDC investigator Dr. Benjamin Park testifies that the outbreak was the result of the use of expired ingredients and a failure to properly test the drugs.   Support our show by visiting us on Patreon.  To learn more about Meningitis News visit our website, http://www.MeningitisNews.org   Subscribe to our Facebook Page for daily updates.   Follow our host, Daisi on Instagram and Facebook. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “Meningitis News” and rate and review where you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify G

Hello and welcome to the first episode of the Meningitis News podcast.    What is Meningitis News?   Meningitis News is an ongoing series of interviews, media updates and alerts surrounding cases and meningitis outbreaks. Meningitis News aims to disseminate news and educate the public about meningitis. Meningitis News is a weekly broadcast that delivers information on meningitis related to outbreaks, vaccinations, medical conditions and other important subjects related to meningitis.    Meningitis News is hosted by Daisi Pollard Sepulveda who became a spokesperson for meningitis immunization advocacy groups after being diagnosed with meningitis in 2006.    To learn more about Meningitis and Meningitis News visit our site, http://www.MeningitisNews.org Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “Meningitis News” and rate and review where you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Google Play Follow us on Social Media: Tw