Florida meningococcal outbreak among gay and bisexual men is one of worst in US history: CDC
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Federal and state health officials in Florida are looking into an illness cause by bacteria called meningococcal, which has killed 6 so far according to the CDC.
"Because of the outbreak in Florida, and the number of Pride events being held across the state in coming weeks, it’s important that gay and bisexual men who live in Florida get vaccinated, and those traveling to Florida talk to their healthcare provider about getting a MenACWY vaccine."
The agency has reported at least 24 cases and 6 deaths among gay and bisexual men related to this disease, with approximately half of the outbreak cases among Hispanic men.
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