The meningitis vaccine, also known as meningococcal B vaccination, is recommended for preteens and teens. This age group is at an increased risk for meningococcal disease, which is a rare but serious illness. Preteens will typically receive one dose before high school. Teens and young adults entering college may receive a booster meningitis vaccine as…

Getting your annual flu vaccine may hurt and make your arm sore for a bit. That’s pretty normal. Your arm is initially sore after a flu vaccine as your immune system fights off the dead flu virus. However, what if your arm pain has lasted more than a week? In this situation, your arm pain…