What is meningococcal B vaccine for?

Meningococcal B vaccine can help protect against meningococcal disease caused by serogroup B. A different meningococcal vaccine is available that can help protect against serogroups A, C, W, and Y.

Is MCV4 the same as meningococcal B?

MPSV4 and MCV4 can prevent four types of meningococcal disease, which make up about 70% of the cases in the U.S. The MenB vaccines prevent the Meningococcal B strain. MCV4 is preferred for people age 55 and younger. The recommendation for teens is one dose at age 11 and one dose at age 16.

Is meningococcal B vaccine necessary?

CDC recommends meningococcal vaccination for all preteens and teens. In certain situations, CDC also recommends other children and adults get meningococcal vaccines. Below is more information about which meningococcal vaccines, including booster shots, CDC recommends for people by age.

What age is the meningitis B vaccine given?

The booster dose provides protection during the ages when teens are at highest risk of meningococcal disease. Teens and young adults (16 through 23 year olds) also may receive a serogroup B meningococcal (MenB) vaccine. The preferred age to get MenB vaccine is 16 through 18 years old.

What is the difference between meningococcal and meningococcal B?

The MenACWY vaccine is very effective at protecting against four strains of the bacteria, while the MenB vaccine protects against a fifth strain.

Should my baby get meningitis B vaccine?

Meningococcal immunisation is recommended for: babies and young children under 2 years old (meningococcal B and ACWY ) teenagers and young adults aged 15-19 years (meningococcal B and ACWY)

Can MCV4 and MenB be given together?

You can administer MenACWY and MenB vaccines at the same time. You can also administer them with other vaccines recommended for adolescents. Vaccine providers may administer meningococcal and other vaccines during the same visit, but at different injection sites if feasible.

How many meningitis B shots do you need?

Administer 3 doses to people 10 years of age or older who are at increased risk for meningococcal disease. This includes during outbreaks of serogroup B meningococcal disease. Administer the second dose 1 to 2 months after the first dose. Administer the third dose 6 months after the first dose.

How many meningitis B shots are required?

The primary series for Bexsero® requires 2 doses. Administer the second dose at least one month after the first dose. The primary series for Trumenba® for people at increased risk requires 3 doses. Administer the second dose 1 to 2 months after the first dose.

How do you catch meningitis B?

The bacteria that cause meningitis B live within the nose and throat and can be spread through close contact such as coughing, kissing or sneezing.

What happens if you get meningitis B?

The bacteria that cause meningitis B can also cause septicemia, a bloodstream infection also known as blood poisoning. When not treated swiftly, meningitis B can cause serious complications, including deafness, the need for amputation, and death. Some people experience severe side effects or death even when treated.

Is the meningitis B vaccine safe?

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.