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Anyone can get meningitis, however it is more common in infants and young children under the age of 18 months, as their immune systems are not yet fully developed. It is also more common in young people between 14 and 24 as well as the elderly. Those with weakened immune systems and those with chronic diseases are also at increased risk.
