What vaccine is menjugate?

What vaccine is menjugate?

Menjugate is a vaccine that is used to prevent disease caused by a bacterium named Neisseria meningitidisgroup C (also referred to as meningococcal group C bacteria). The vaccine works by causing your body to make its own protection (antibodies) against these meningococcal group C bacteria.

Is menjugate the same as meningococcal?

Menjugate C is the brand name for the vaccine used in infants against a bacteria called meningococcus, group C. Group C strains of meningococcus cause meningitis and blood stream infections.

Where can I get the mcv4 vaccine?

Meningitis

• Most insurance accepted.
• At Pharmacy, vaccinations for adolescents through seniors are administered by a certified immunizing pharmacist.
• At MinuteClinic, vaccinations for children (18 months and older in most states) through seniors are administered by a medical provider.
• CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic also at.

What is MenACWY vaccine?

The MenACWY vaccine is given by a single injection into the upper arm and protects against 4 strains of the meningococcal bacteria – A, C, W and Y – which cause meningitis and blood poisoning (septicaemia). The MenACWY vaccine is called Nimenrix.

Is meningococcal B vaccine necessary?

Some other people are at increased risk of meningococcal B disease and are strongly recommended meningococcal B vaccination but this is not free, such as infants, children aged under two years, adolescents, young adults and people with specified medical risk conditions.

Is meningococcal vaccine necessary?

People 56 years or older who are recommended meningococcal vaccination because they are at increased risk for meningococcal disease should receive a meningococcal conjugate vaccine. CDC recommends meningococcal vaccination, including booster doses, for some adults.

Is MCV4 the same as MenACWY?

A3: One dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY; sometimes abbreviated as MCV4; brand names Menactra or Menveo) is required for entry into grades 7 through 11.

At what age is meningococcal vaccine given?

CDC recommends routine meningococcal conjugate vaccination for: All preteens and teens at 11 to 12 years old with a booster dose at 16 years old. Children and adults at increased risk for meningococcal disease.

How often do you need MenACWY vaccine?

All adolescents should receive a dose of MenACWY at 11 or 12 years of age. A second (booster) dose is recommended at 16 years of age. Adolescents who receive their first dose at age 13 through 15 years should receive a booster dose at age 16 years. The minimum interval between MenACWY doses is 8 weeks.

What is the most painful vaccine?

The groundbreaking vaccine that prevents cervical cancer in girls is gaining a reputation as the most painful of childhood shots, health experts say.

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