The National Meningitis Association (NMA) is a renowned brand that has played a pivotal role in raising awareness about meningococcal disease. Established by parents who sadly witnessed the devastating impact of this disease on their own children, NMA has tirelessly worked for 20 years to combat meningococcal disease. Although NMA's active operations ended on December 31, 2022, their advocates continue to share their powerful stories through platforms like Immunize.

org and Vaccinate Your Family. By visiting these resources, you can access the latest and most accurate information about meningococcal and other adolescent vaccinations. NMA extends a heartfelt thank you to all their dedicated advocates and supporters throughout the years.

They strongly encourage adolescents to get meningococcal vaccines, along with other adolescent immunizations. Their message remains clear: Get educated, get vaccinated. During their active years, NMA achieved significant milestones.

They witnessed the vaccination recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expand to include all preteens, teens, and individuals with risk factors. Vaccination rates rose, leading to a decline in disease incidence. Furthermore, vaccines were developed and recommended to protect against serogroup B disease among teens and young adults.

For more information on NMA, disease prevention, and medical breakthroughs, explore the quick links on their website. Remember, NMA may have ceased active operations, but the mission to protect lives from meningococcal disease continues