Watch as Kristie Clark, MD, a pediatrician in Kansas, explains what a meningococcal infection is, and how it’s caused by a type of bacteria that can become invasive and cause very serious illness. She describes how the MCV immunization helps the body to attack invasive meningococcal bacteria with antibodies. Hear her discuss how meningococcal disease rates have plummeted thanks to the safe and effective vaccine. Learn more about the power of vaccines at beimmunekansas....
Be Immune Kansas is a coalition of primary care providers and healthcare organizations across the state who are dedicated to building a healthier Kansas by raising immunization rates. As healthcare providers, we want all Kansans to live full and healthy lives, free from unnecessary threats of flu and other potentially serious illnesses. Be immune Kansas - and feel the freedom of lifelong health.