[Invasive meningococcal disease in Opolskie Voivodeship between 2005-2010].

The article describes epidemiological situation concerning invasive meningococcal disease in Opolskie Voivodeship in comparison to the whole country in years 2005-2010, and activities undertaken related to the increased number of meningococcal infections. Owing to anti-epidemic and educational activities, distinct improvement of epidemiological situation in respect to invasive meningococcal disease in Opolskie Voivodeship was achieved. It required many of interdisciplinary activities and multi stage cooperation between Public Health Institutions. Only closed cooperation and exact realization of Meningococcal Disease Council recommendations and of the National Reference Centre for Bacterial Meningitis procedures permitted to control epidemic situation. Mass media played a significant role providing reliable and timely information and education campaign which allowed to reduce public anxiety in Opolskie Voivodeship.