Here’s the part that doesn’t get enough airtime: most meningitis in this age group is viral, not bacterial. Viral meningitis sounds scary, but it’s usually milder and resolves on its own. You’ll still hate every second, but you won’t lose sleep over
And vaccines? They’ve dramatically cut bacterial cases. So if your baby is up-to-date on their Hib, pneumococcal, and meningococcal shots, you’re already ahead of the game. (High-five your pediatrician next time.)
But—and this is a big but—breastfeeding, organic everything, and three layers of organic cotton won’t stop all strains. So stay sharp, not paranoid.
