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meningitis
i just got a meningitis shot (14/f). i also just saw a commercial for it-like teens can get it through swapping any kind of bacteria and sexual contact, etc. will the shot i just got protect me from this? thank youu
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It will help preventing you from getting it, but it isn't full-proof. There's always a chance you can get it even if you've had the shot. Kinda like getting the flu shot, you could still get the flu even if you had the shot.
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That's quite alright. :] Stay safe. :D
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Meningitis (and Septicaemia) are both very dangerous and extremely serious. Meningitis is the swelling of the lining around the brain and spinal cord and Septicaemia is blood poisoning caused by the same germ. Both can occure together or separately.
The meningitis vaccine you had will provide your body with excellent protection but it will NOT protect you from all forms. The idea is to just be careful and know the symptoms and what to look for so you can be careful. This is also a prime example why when engaging in any kind of sexual activity you know who you are with and know enough about them to know you're safe. That said, protection should always be used. Getting pregnant would be the last problem to worry about if that person was also a carrier of something like Meningitis.
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