Is meningococcal vaccine necessary for baby?

Is meningococcal vaccine necessary for baby?

It is recommended for all kids and teens age 11 and older. Some types of MenACWY are given to younger children (as early as 8 weeks of age) if they have a higher risk of getting meningococcal disease. The meningococcal B vaccine (MenB) protects against a fifth type of meningococcal bacterium (called type B).

Do infants get meningococcal vaccine?

MenACWY-D (Menactra, Sanofi Pasteur) is licensed as a 2-dose series for infants and toddlers aged 9 through 23 months, and MenACWY-D and MenACWY-CRM (Menveo, Novartis Vaccines) are licensed for persons aged 2 through 55 years as a single dose.

At what age do babies get meningococcal vaccine?

Babies and Children CDC recommends MenACWY vaccination for children who are between 2 months and 10 years old if they: Have a rare type of immune disorder called complement component deficiency.

Is the meningococcal vaccine safe?

The meningococcal ACWY vaccine is effective and safe, although all medications can have unwanted side effects. Side effects from this vaccine are uncommon and are usually mild, but may include: localised pain, redness and swelling at the injection site.

What are the side effects of meningococcal vaccine?

MenB vaccines are safe. However, as with any vaccine, side effects can occur.

• Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given.
• Feeling tired (fatigue)
• Headache.
• Muscle or joint pain.
• Fever or chills.
• Nausea or diarrhea.

Does the meningitis vaccine have side effects?

4. Risks of a vaccine reaction. Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot is given, tiredness, headache, muscle or joint pain, fever, or nausea, can happen after meningococcal B vaccination. Some of these reactions occur in more than half of the people who receive the vaccine.

Are meningitis vaccines bad?

MenACWY and MenB vaccines are safe and effective at preventing meningococcal disease. Vaccines, like any medicine, can have side effects. The most common side effects are usually mild and go away on their own. Severe allergic reactions following vaccination are rare, but can be life threatening.

Who should not get meningococcal vaccine?

Do not administer meningococcal vaccines to: A person who has ever had a severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose. A person who has a severe allergy to any vaccine component.