There have been 14 cases of invasive Neisseria meningitidis infection among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the New York City (NYC) area since 2010.
Currently adults aged 60 years and older represent 15%-30% of international travelers.
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The ECG shown above was obtained from a 60-year-old man undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy for lung cancer.
