[neverdem]

They have a vaccine for Hepatitis B Virus(HBV). Government sponsored colleges and universities probably vary in their recommendations according to the state Dept. of Health. Private schools may have stricter requirements. Here's the CDC recommendations.

Interesting and disturbing post. Close-quarters and less than ideal hygiene seem to be similarities between these various groups, and small children of course have less developed immune systems.

I'm more inclined to think that physical contact is the common denominator among athletes, military recruits and inmates. Staph is all over the place including skin.

[Doohickey]

They all use community showers.