Blood type (or blood group) is determined, in part, by the ABO blood group antigens present on red blood cells.A blood type (also called a blood group) is a classification of blood based on the presence or absence of inherited antigenic substances on the surface of red blood cells (RBCs).lood type (or blood group) is determined, in part, by the ABO blood group antigens present on red blood cells.
State Considering Making Vaccine For Meningitis Mandatory. North Carolina's public health rulemaking body is closing in on requiring seventh-graders to be vaccinated against potentially deadly meningitis and related diseases starting next summer.
Yes, there are vaccines that protect against some forms of meningitis and septicaemia, but although these vaccines provide excellent protection, they can't prevent all strains of these diseases. As yet there is no vaccine that can prevent all forms of meningitis and septicaemia.roup B meningococcal bacteria currently cause around 50% of all meningitis and septicaemia in the UK. A new MenB vaccine, called BexseroÂ®, which is licensed in Europe, has recently been recommended for all babies in the UK.