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Meningococcal vaccine info for parents, public, and healthcare professionals

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Bacterial meningococcal can be treated with a number of effective antibiotics

Meningococcal disease can refer to any illness that is caused by Neisseria meningitidis, also known as meningococcus bacteria.

The CDC meningococcal Laboratory provides laboratory support for U.S. active population based surveillance for an overall population base of more than 30 million people for Neisseria meningitidis and Haemophilus influenzae.

As children reach their preteen and adolescent years, protection provided by some childhood vaccines can begin to wear off. As a result, pre-teens and adolescents are at a greater risk for catching certain diseases.

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College freshmen, especially those who live in dormitories, are at a slightly increased risk for bacterial meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria (meningococcal disease) compared with other persons of the same age.

Vaccination against meningococcal disease is not a requirement for travel to any country except Saudi Arabia.

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