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24 paź 2024 · CDC recommends meningococcal vaccination for all adolescents. CDC also recommends meningococcal vaccination for children and adults at increased risk for meningococcal disease. Follow the recommended immunization schedule to ensure that your patients get the meningococcal vaccines that they need.
In this article, we review meningococcal disease characteristics and epidemiology among college students, vaccination indications and coverage levels among college students, as well as college vaccination policies and practices that can impact students’ vaccine uptake.
The Johns Hopkins All Children’s infectious disease team recommends children be up to date on all vaccines before going to college, particularly if they are going to live in a dormitory. The two Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved vaccines for meningitis B are Bexsero and Trumenba.
2 wrz 2022 · However, the MenB shot isn’t necessary for most college students. Talk with your doctor about the best meningitis vaccine and vaccine schedule for you or your child.
College freshmen who want to reduce their risk for meningococcal disease should either be administered vaccine (by a doctor's office or student health service) or directed to a site where vaccine is available.
19 paź 2018 · College life can increase the risk of bacterial meningitis, a potentially serious infection – but a vaccine can offer protection.
27 sie 2024 · Preventing meningitis starts with two rounds of booster shots: one around 11 or 12 years old, and another at 16. "At college age, we have the opportunity to potentially boost the dose if it's been some time and also offer another vaccine that protects against meningitis B," says Dr. Ardon.
