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Isnt there a vaccine for bacterial meningitis?
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Yes: A vaccine is available for meningitis caused by neisseria meningitides. Meningococcal conjugate vaccine is routinely recommended for all 11- through 18-year-olds.
Answered 6/28/2014
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There are several: Infants/toddlers receive doses of the HIB & pneumococcal vaccines. These are common causes of meningitis in the unimmunized population. Teens or adults can receive any of 3 forms meningococcal vaccine that cover various strains of the germ.
Answered 11/28/2017
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