What Is Meningitis?
7. Who’s At Risk?
Sadly, meningitis is a disease that tends to affect the very young, with children under 5 years old most at risk. People under the aged of 20 are most at risk of developing bacterial meningitis. Although younger people are most at risk, meningitis can still affect people of all ages, including the old.
Other people at risk include those who live in close proximity with many other people. People who miss vaccinations that would otherwise prevent associated diseases are also more prone to catching meningitis. Pregnant women are also at a higher risk, as are people that have a weakened immune system.
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