COULD COMMON SHARING BEHAVIOR PUT YOU AT INCREASED RISK FOR MenB?
Typical adolescent and young adult behavior might be riskier than you think5
close-quartered living and group hangouts
sharing drinks or utensils
Kissing
If you're an adolescent or young adult and engage in these activities, you may be at increased risk.
Learn MoreDeath within 24 hours Early symptoms of meningococcal disease can be misinterpreted as the flu, but can lead to death within 24 hours.2,7
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