World Meningitis Day is on Saturday, October 5th
Join the movement to light up the country in purple and blue!
For World Meningitis Day, we illuminated buildings and landmarks in purple and blue to highlight the unpredictable nature of meningococcal meningitis and raise awareness about life-saving vaccines.
One Big Way To Get Involved
Visit one of the purple lights on the map or light up your home and snap a selfie to help spread the message.
Purple Lights: Buildings, landmarks, and bridges
Blue Lights: Advocate-led Actions
Featured Action
Share our #UnpredictableMeningitis graphics on Social Media
Click, save, and share our World Meningitis Day graphics on your social media channels, highlighting the unpredictable nature of meningococcal meningitis and the importance of prevention.
Suggested Post: The unpredictability of meningococcal meningitis means it can change lives instantly. Especially because it can be deadly in as little as 24 hours. This #WorldMeningitisDay, don’t take the chance. Make sure you or your child are vaccinated against ALL 5 types of meningococcal bacteria most likely to cause meningococcal meningitis: A–B–C–W–Y. #UnpredictableMeningitis #DefeatMeningitis
Suggested Post: Meningococcal meningitis is unpredictable and deadly, with rising cases and growing antibiotic resistance. While some things in life can’t be predicted, others can be prevented. This #WorldMeningitisDay, make sure you or your child are vaccinated against ALL 5 types of meningococcal bacteria most likely to cause meningococcal meningitis: A–B–C–W–Y. #UnpredictableMeningitis #DefeatMeningitis
Suggested Post: Are you as protected as possible? Don’t take the chance with this unpredictable disease. Check with your healthcare provider to ensure you are vaccinated against ALL 5 types of meningococcal bacteria most likely to cause meningococcal meningitis: A–B–C–W–Y. #UnpredictableMeningitis #DefeatMeningitis #WorldMeningitisDay
Additional Actions
Share Our Resources
Download, use (and share!) educational materials and videos to help get the word out about meningococcal meningitis in your community.
Join Our Community of Advocates
Join our incredible community of advocates helping us to increase awareness of meningitis prevention in their communities.
Share Samantha’s Story
This video follows the inspiring journey of Samantha Bennett, who overcame bacterial meningitis at 9 months old and has since transformed her experience into a powerful force for advocacy. Now an advocate with the American Society for Meningitis Prevention (ASMP), Sam shares her story of resilience, survival, and the passion that drives her mission to raise awareness about meningitis prevention.
Stay Connected
Remember, every action counts.
Use #WorldMeningitisDay, #UnpredictableMeningitis, and #DefeatMeningitis and tag ASMP to show the world how you're making a difference. Together, we can create an even bigger impact.
For any questions or additional information, please email us at info@meningitisprevention.org.