Re: Meningitis Shot

I had the meningitis shot due to travel and had no problem. The new meningtis vaccine (Menactra) is supposed to last 10 years compared to the older version that only lasted three. You get it in your upper arm just like a flu shot. It is highly reccomended for college students and as of 2006 will be given to all kids when they reach 11-12 years old. If you read about the disease and what it can do, you'll want to be protected.