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Meningiococcal infection has many strains.
Adverse reactions to the vaccine are infrequent and mild, most often redness at the site, lasting 1-2 days. Meningiococcal meningitis, as are all bacterial meningitis, is characterized by sudden fever, intense headache, nausea and often vomiting, stiff neck. This one is unique for frequently causing a rash. Meningiococcal meningitis is very rare, is treatable with antibiotics, but can be fatal. The rate of infection for 18-22 year olds is about 1 per 100,000.