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Q: Teens, especially college freshmen, are at increased risk of getting what vaccine-preventable disease?

A. Meningococcal disease 
B. Pneumococcal disease 
C. Measles 
D. Rubella

The correct answer is A. Meningococcal disease 
Teens and young adults have an increased risk of becoming infected with meningococcus. College freshmen who live in dorms are particularly susceptible to meningococcus. For this reason, teens and young adults, particularly college freshmen living in dorms, should receive a dose of meningococcus vaccine.
 

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