The key to the meningitis vaccines is to make sure that your teen gets them at the right time. Your child may get the MCV4 vaccine if they are:.
Technically, the MenB vaccine is approved for children over the age of Your doctor might recommend a dose at a younger age if your child has immune system deficiencies. But MenB is usually taken around the age of However, it may be given to young adults up to 23 years old. If you have an unvaccinated teen headed off to college, there is still time for them to get their vaccines.
Your child may also need another shot if they had the vaccine as a preteen. Adults can also get the meningitis vaccine if their doctors recommend it. Certain situations can warrant the use of meningitis vaccinations. Examples include spleen removal, going to military camp, or traveling overseas. Bacterial meningitis. Updated January 25, Meningococcal: questions and answers.
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People with persistent genetic complement component deficiencies a type of immune system disorder. People who use complement inhibitors such as eculizumab Soliris, Alexion Pharmaceuticals and ravulizumab Ultomiris, Alexion Pharmaceuticals for treatment of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome or paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.
People with anatomic or functional asplenia. Microbiologists routinely exposed to meningococcal isolates in a laboratory. People at increased risk during an outbreak of meningococcal disease. Military recruits. College students. People living with HIV. Men who have sex with men MSM. Travelers to countries where meningococcal disease is endemic or hyperendemic, such as the meningitis belt of sub-Saharan Africa.
Back to top. What meningococcal vaccines are available in the United States? Trade Name. Type of Vaccine. Year Licensed. Approved Ages. Where can I find the most current meningococcal vaccine recommendations?
MenACWY is recommended for these groups:. Routine vaccination of all children and teens, age 11 through 18 years: a single dose at age 11 or 12 years with a booster dose at age 16 years.
Routine vaccination of people age 2 months or older at increased risk for meningococcal disease the primary dosing schedule and booster dose interval varies by age and indication :.
People with functional or anatomic asplenia. People who have persistent complement component deficiency an immune system disorder or who take a complement inhibitor eculizumab [Soliris] or ravulizumab [Ultomiris]. People who have HIV infection.
People who are at risk during an outbreak caused by a vaccine serogroup. People age 2 months and older who reside in or travel to certain countries in sub-Saharan Africa as well as to other countries for which meningococcal vaccine is recommended e. Microbiologists who work with meningococcus bacterial isolates in a laboratory.
First-year college students living in residence halls who are unvaccinated or undervaccinated; these students should receive a dose if they have not had a dose since turning 16 or if it has been more than 5 years since their previous dose. They'll then have a second dose when they're 3 years and 4 months old. Young teenagers, sixth formers and "fresher" students going to university for the first time are advised to have the vaccination.
Find out more about the meningitis ACWY vaccine. Page last reviewed: 08 March Next review due: 08 March Speak to your GP if you're not sure whether your or your child's vaccinations are up-to-date. Meningitis B vaccine The meningitis B vaccine is a vaccine that offers protection against meningococcal group B bacteria, which are a common cause of meningitis in young children in the UK.
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