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I moved to ny for school and it's cold here still should i worry about meningitis or flu? got vaccine for meningitis but not flu. wash hands all day.

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Infection: Your chances of acquiring infection are no different because of the weather. Hand washing is good, but can be overdone. Sounds as if you may be having a mild anxiety disorder. Meningitis in the usa is now a rare condition. Relax and enjoy the new school. Hope you do well and have a 4.0 gpa.

Answered 1/27/2014

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