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Meningococcal ACWY
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We run immunization clinics at the local jail, which has a living arrangement comparable to a college residential hall. In this setting, would you recommend vaccinating incarcerated individuals against meningococcal ACWY disease as is recommended for people living in a college dormitory?

ACIP does not identify incarceration as an indication for meningococcal ACWY vaccination. Providers are always free to use their clinical judgment in situations not addressed by ACIP.

Last reviewed: March 24, 2024

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This page was updated on March 24, 2024.