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Is it ok to play in an elite soccer match a bacterial meningitis vaccination? it will be a college-level game. i may be heading the ball.

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Yes: The vaccine itself should not alter the activities you usually pursue. It triggers background activity in your general immune system and has nothing to do with your head.

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 7/28/2018

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