Question

The meningococcal vaccine should be offered to high-risk populations. If never vaccinated, who has an increased risk of becoming infected with meningococcal meningitis? Select all that apply.

A) Adults with no travel history
B) Elderly individuals
C) College freshman living in dormitories
D) Infants under the age of 6

Answer 1

Adults with no travel history, college freshmen living in dormitories, and infants under the age of 6 have an increased risk of becoming infected with meningococcal meningitis.

Step-by-step explanation:

The meningococcal vaccine should be offered to high-risk populations, and the increased risk of becoming infected with meningococcal meningitis applies to the following groups:

• Adults with no travel history: Although the risk is lower compared to other groups, adults with no travel history are still at an increased risk of infection.
• College freshmen living in dormitories: Due to close contact and the potential for outbreaks in communal living spaces, college freshmen living in dormitories are at an increased risk.
• Infants under the age of 6: Infants have a higher risk of infection because they are more susceptible to diseases, including meningococcal meningitis.