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Meningococcal Disease

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Meningococcal Vaccine for Preteens and Teens

There are three types of meningococcal vaccines for preteens and teens:

  • Meningococcal conjugate  or MenACWY vaccines (MenQuadfi®and Menveo®)

  • Serogroup B meningococcal or MenB vaccines (Bexsero® or Trumenba®)

  • Pentavalent meningococcal or MenABCWY vaccine(Penbraya®)

All 11 to 12 year olds should receive a meningococcal conjugate vaccine. Since protection wanes, CDC recommends a booster dose at age 16 years. The booster dose provides protection during the ages when adolescents are at highest risk of meningococcal disease. For more information:

CDC Vaccination Website

https://www.alabamaachieves.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Meningococcal-the-Jessica-Elkins-Act-2014.274-SB0075.pdf

 

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