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What does it mean if i do not get the meningococcal meningitis vaccine?
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Taking your chances: The Meningococcal vaccine was developed to help prevent meningitis and blood poisoning from strains of this germ.Also called "the black death" due to its tendency to cause purple/black amputations of digits/hands/feet during its rapid progression.It tends to occur in clusters in groups of people in close proximity, like dorms, dining halls, classes.Death can occur within 24hrs of initial symptoms.
Answered 6/28/2014
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