{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","title":"Protecting Our Teens: Understanding Meningococcal Disease","description":"Tonight, we’re sharing a conversation that every parent, grandparent, and caregiver should hear.\n\nMeningococcal disease, often called meningitis, is uncommon, but when it strikes, it can change a life in a matter of hours. Joining me tonight are Dr. Michael Milobsky, practicing pediatrician, Jamie Schanbaum, a meningococcal disease survivor, and Patsy Schanbaum, Jamie’s mother. Together, they share a powerful story of survival, resilience, and why it’s so important for families to have informed conversations with their healthcare providers.\n\nAs teens prepare to head back to school and college campuses, we’ll discuss who is most at risk, how quickly this disease can progress, Jamie’s remarkable journey from surviving a life-threatening illness to becoming a gold medal cyclist and advocate, and what parents should know about meningococcal disease prevention and vaccination.\n\nReal stories.\nReal people.\nReal impact.\nNews That Unites!™️","author_name":"The Mark White Show","author_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5024444-the-mark-white-show","provider_name":"Audioboom","provider_url":"https://audioboom.com","width":480,"height":95,"thumbnail_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/43747491/600x600/c","thumbnail_width":600,"thumbnail_height":600,"html":""}