Meningitis and travel? how necessary are meningitis shots for travel?

Depends on Locale: If you are going to the hajj in saudi arabia, you are legally required to have the vaccine. Travel to the meningitis belt of sub-saharan africa? Thousands of meningitis deaths occur there each year. Even in the us, certain groups are at higher risk--college students packed into dorms, are an example. Others are those who are immune compromised or without a spleen. Ask your provider.

Depends: This really depends on where you are traveling to. You should check the cdc website at cdc.Gov to see the recommendations on different destinations. This is updated regularly and will let you know what vaccinations are required before your trip.