This Monday, September 30, the Regional Health Agency informed that three Grenoble students were hospitalized for “invasive meningococcal infections (IIM, meningitis)” between September 16 and 20. “No new cases have been reported since September 20,” specifies the ARS.
“The subjects identified as contact – among the relatives and classmates of these three students – were informed and received preventive antibiotic treatment”, details the Regional Health Agency which, with the student health service of Grenoble, has decided to organize, by mid-October, a vaccination campaign. “The students concerned will be informed directly as soon as the practical arrangements are finalized,” announces the ARS.
“Vaccination against meningococcus B is the most effective measure to prevent the occurrence of new cases and complications. It has been recommended since 2022 for infants,” explains the Regional Health Agency. Vaccination against meningococcus type B is recommended “when several cases occur in the same geographical area, even if the population has not necessarily been in very close contact with the initial cases”. “In this case, vaccination aims to eliminate the risk of reintroduction of the bacteria and the appearance of new cases in the community in the long term,” specifies the ARS.
Two worrying symptoms: a poorly tolerated high fever and/or one or more red or purplish spots on the body
Invasive meningococcal infections are diseases linked to bacteria which can, in certain cases, lead to meningitis. “Transmission occurs through direct, close and prolonged contact with a sick person or a healthy carrier. IIM mainly affects young children and young adults,” explains the ARS.
“The disease most often manifests itself by the following signs: fever, severe headache, often accompanied by vomiting. Two symptoms should be particularly alarming: a poorly tolerated high fever and/or one or more rapidly appearing red or purplish spots (purpura). The sick person may also have impaired consciousness, pale or even gray facial color, diarrhea in addition to fever and vomiting, intolerance to light or noise, stiff neck, significant aches. , great fatigue, significant drowsiness, eye paralysis or even convulsions,” specifies the Regional Health Agency which advises, in the event of the appearance of these symptoms, to immediately contact 15.
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