Over 400 cases of meningococcal disease (meningitis) were confirmed in the U.S. in 2023 – the most since 2014. Already this year, almost 150 cases have been reported. The uptick in cases has resulted in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to issue a health advisory.
In Wisconsin, a suspected or confirmed case of meningococcal disease must be immediately reported to the local health department via telephone. Learn more.
Vaccination against meningococcal disease isn’t required for school entry in Wisconsin.
