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A 23-year-old female asked:

I got the meningitis vaccine for college since i live in apt with 3 girls. will i be safe? i'm paranoid that i will get the disease.

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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered

Pediatrics 60 years experience

Vaccine: The vaccine you received for Meningococcal meningitis is very effective and she be at least be 95 percent plus safe.

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