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As cases of a rare, deadly infection rise, doctors worry fewer teens will get vaccinated

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by NBC News | January 13, 2026
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As meningitis cases rise, Dr. Kevin Messacar of CU Anschutz and Children's Hospital Colorado warns that scaling back routine teen vaccinations could lead to more severe infections and preventable deaths.

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