Join Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell to learn more about meningococcal disease, known as meningitis, an uncommon but serious illness that can cause permanent complications, or even death, sometimes within 24 hours. Among teens and young adults, 16-23-year-olds have the highest rates of meningitis. The bacteria that can cause meningitis can pass from one person to another through certain everyday activities like sharing food, drinks, and utensils, kissing, and living in close quarters… things teens do when they’re being teens. Follow along on Ty and Julie’s “Mening-Itinerary” to hear why it's easy to assume your teen has been vaccinated against all five vaccine-preventable groups of meningitis and to learn why parents should talk to their teen’s doctor about meningitis risks and about vaccination. Though there’s no guarantee vaccination will help protect everyone, there are vaccines available to help protect against meningitis. Even if your teen was vaccinated against meningitis groups A, C, W, and Y in the past, they could still be missing vaccination to help protect against meningitis B. Talk to your teen’s doctor about their risk for meningitis and about vaccination. Starring... Julie Bowen – Mom of teens, playing herself (https://www.instagram.com/itsjuliebowen/) Ty Burrell – Dad of teens, playing himself  John and Jamie – Meningococcal disease survivors, playing themselves  Patsy – Jamie’s mom and disease advocate, playing herself   Tanner Hagen – Teen (Actor portrayal) Angela Fornero – Dr. Hall (Actor portrayal) Follow https://www.instagram.com/Ask2BSure on Instagram and visit https://ask2bsure.com/ to learn more about meningitis risks and about vaccination.

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