The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an alert to health care providers due to an increasing number of cases of invasive meningococcal disease.
As of March 25, there have been 143 cases reported across the U.S., marking a significant increase from the 81 cases reported during the same period last year. The year 2023 saw a record high of 422 meningococcal disease cases, the highest number since 2014.
