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Can you tell me how i could prevent getting meningitis?
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Vaccines: First and foremost, get vaccinated. Even as an adult you can get meningococcal vaccine. If you have any types of immune deficiencies, there are other vaccines that may help, like the PPSV-23. Always use good handwashing when around anyone who is ill. Don't travel to sub-Sahara Africa or work at the CDC. Keep yourself in good general health.
Answered 9/9/2014
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Vaccination: Vaccination is the most effective way to protect individuals from getting bacterial meningitis. No vaccine is available to protect from viral or fungal meningitis yet.
Answered 6/3/2014
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