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6. Meningococcus

Only certain populations should be vaccinated against meningococcus:

 College students living in dormitories

 Patients with HIV

 Asplenia

7. Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Both males and females ages 11-26 are recommended to undergo the full series of the HPV

vaccination. The vaccine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

Source: http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=1567229

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