| − | Meningitis is an inflammation of the [[brain]] and [[spinal cord]] that can result in permanent brain damage and death.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#m</ref> | + | Meningitis was a inflammation of the [[brain]] and [[spinal cord]] that can result in permanent brain damage and death.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#m</ref> |