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Meningitis vaccine side effects? what are the side effects of a meningitis vaccine?
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See below: Usual side effects of Meningococcal vaccine ( "meningitis shot") are local pain, headache and fatigue, usually lasting 2-3 days.
Answered 6/28/2014
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