Oct 24, 2024 · CDC recommends meningococcal vaccination for all adolescents. CDC also recommends meningococcal vaccination for children and adults at increased risk for …

Jun 26, 2024 · 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 …

Oct 24, 2024 · Meningococcal vaccines help protect against one serogroup (strain) or multiple serogroups of the bacteria that cause meningococcal disease. Meningococcal vaccines help …

Fortunately, meningococcal disease is preventable, and the key to prevention is the meningococcal vaccine. Here is information about the vaccine that you can use to help protect …

In June 2012, the FDA approved a combination vaccine against two types of meningococcal disease and Hib disease for infants and children 6 weeks to 18 months old. The vaccine, …

May 28, 2024 · The meningococcal vaccine protects you from four types of bacteria that cause meningococcal disease. This illness can cause meningitis, an infection of the lining around the …

The vaccine targets five major serogroups of Neisseria meningitidis (A, B, C, W, and Y) which commonly cause invasive meningococcal disease (IMD). 1,2. The vaccine combines the …

Feb 6, 2024 · What is the meningococcal vaccine? Vaccines can help prevent meningococcal disease. There are 3 types of meningococcal vaccines available in the United States: All …

Apr 29, 2021 · There are 2 types of meningococcal vaccines: The MenACWY vaccine for preteens, teens, and children and adults with certain health conditions; The MenB vaccine for …

Jun 21, 2023 · Explain the differences between the two types of meningococcal vaccines. Review the importance of improving care coordination among interprofessional team members to …