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- Meningococcal Vaccination | Meningococcal | CDC
CDC recommends meningococcal vaccination for all preteens and teens, as well as other children and adults at increased risk Meningococcal vaccines are the best way to protect against meningococcal disease, but side effects can occur Talk to a vaccine provider if you have questions about meningococcal vaccines
- Types of Meningococcal Vaccines | Meningococcal | CDC
There are 6 meningococcal vaccines available in the United States Meningococcal vaccines help protect against one serogroup (strain) or multiple serogroups of the bacteria that cause meningococcal disease Meningococcal vaccines help protect those who get vaccinated, but protection decreases over time Talk to a vaccine provider if you have questions about meningococcal vaccines
- Meningitis Vaccine: Schedule, Side Effects, and More - Healthline
Children and teens usually require meningitis vaccines before starting school or college Let's look at possible side effects and more:
- Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine VIS | Vaccines Immunizations | CDC
Why get vaccinated? Meningococcal ACWY vaccine can help protect against meningococcal disease caused by serogroups A, C, W, and Y A different meningococcal vaccine is available that can help protect against serogroup B Meningococcal disease can cause meningitis (infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord) and infections of the blood Even when it is treated, meningococcal disease
- Recommended Vaccines for Adults | Meningococcal | CDC
CDC recommends meningococcal vaccination for adults at increased risk for meningococcal disease Talk to a healthcare or vaccine provider about what is best for your specific situation
- Meningococcal B Vaccine VIS | Vaccines Immunizations | CDC
Meningococcal B vaccine For best protection, more than 1 dose of a meningococcal B vaccine is needed There are two meningococcal B vaccines available The same vaccine must be used for all doses Meningococcal B vaccines are recommended for people 10 years or older who are at increased risk for serogroup B meningococcal disease, including: People at risk because of a serogroup B meningococcal
- ACIP Recommendations: Meningococcal Vaccine
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) develops recommendations on how to use vaccines to control disease in the United States These recommendations become official CDC policy once adopted by CDC's Director Learn about current and historical ACIP recommendations for meningococcal vaccine
- When Does My Child Need to Get a Meningitis Vaccine? Are . . .
Types of Vaccines Vaccines can protect your child against five of the bacteria that cause meningitis, including the ones most common in the U S The types are called A, B, C, W, and Y For
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