meningococcal
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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According to the NHS, the vaccine protects against most types of meningococcal group B bacteria in the UK.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
The other element is whether teenagers have built up less immunity to meningococcal bacteria during their lives.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
She had contracted meningococcal type B meningitis despite being fully vaccinated.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Meningococcal disease is a rare but serious illness caused by the meningococcal bacteria, which can result in meningitis.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
We had lobar pneumonia, meningococcal meningitis, streptococcal infections, diphtheria, endocarditis, enteric fevers, various septicemias, syphilis, and, always, everywhere, tuberculosis.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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