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Is meningococcal easy to catch?
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Yes: It's highly contagious, but fortunately not very common. Vaccination is recommended for people traveling to endemic areas, or to some people living in crowded quarters, such as military barracks or school dormitories. There have also been cases among gay men in big cities who frequent bathhouses or sex clubs.
Answered 12/27/2013
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