They'll need 2 or 3 doses depending on the brand. They might need more booster doses as long as the risk factor remains. For those without risk factors, the decision to receive the MenB vaccine should be made together by teens, their parents, and the doctor. For them, the preferred age range is 16—18 years. Usually, they need 2 doses. Meningococcal disease is caused by a type of bacteria. It can lead to an infection of the bloodstream or meningitis, or both, and can be life-threatening if not quickly treated.
The MenACWY vaccine is very effective at protecting against four strains of the bacteria, while the MenB vaccine protects against a fifth strain. Some of the most common side effects are swelling, redness, and pain at the site of the injection, along with headache, fever, or tiredness.
Serious problems, such as allergic reactions, are rare. The meningococcal vaccines contains only a small piece of the germ, so it can't cause meningococcal disease. Your child might have a fever, soreness, and some swelling and redness at the injection area. Check with your doctor to see if you can give either acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain or fever and to find out the right dose.
A warm, damp cloth or a heating pad on the injection site may help reduce soreness, as can moving or using the arm.
Young teenagers, sixth formers and "fresher" students going to university for the first time are advised to have the vaccination. Find out more about the meningitis ACWY vaccine. Page last reviewed: 08 March Next review due: 08 March Speak to your GP if you're not sure whether your or your child's vaccinations are up-to-date.
Meningitis B vaccine The meningitis B vaccine is a vaccine that offers protection against meningococcal group B bacteria, which are a common cause of meningitis in young children in the UK. Hib are a type of bacteria that can cause meningitis. The vaccine is given on 3 separate occasions, when babies are 8, 12 and 16 weeks old. Find out more about the 6-in-1 vaccine Pneumococcal vaccine The pneumococcal vaccine offers protection against serious infections caused by pneumococcal bacteria, including meningitis.
Meningococcal Vaccines for Preteens and Teens pdf icon [1 page] This fact sheet answers general questions about meningococcal vaccines for preteens and teens. Get more information about meningococcal vaccine recommendations for teenagers: Meningococcal Vaccination for Preteens and Teens: Information for Parents.
Because of age or health conditions, some people should not get certain vaccines or should wait before getting them. Tell the person who is giving you or your child a meningococcal vaccine if:. This immune response suggests the vaccines provide protection, but data are limited on how well they work. Since meningococcal disease is uncommon, many people need to get these vaccines in order to measure their effectiveness.
Getting the year-old MenACWY booster dose is critical so teens have protection when they are most at risk for meningococcal disease. Available data on MenB vaccines suggest that protective antibodies also decrease quickly within 1 to 2 years after vaccination.
Rates of meningococcal disease have declined in the United States since the s and remain low today. In addition, serogroup B meningococcal disease declined even though MenB vaccines were not available until the end of These data suggest MenACWY vaccines have provided protection to those vaccinated, but probably not to the larger, unvaccinated community population or herd immunity. Experts also believe MenB vaccines do not provide protection to unvaccinated people through population immunity.
Most people who get a meningococcal vaccine do not have any serious problems with it. With any medicine, including vaccines, there is a chance of side effects. These are usually mild and go away on their own within a few days, but serious reactions are possible. Your doctor is usually the best place to receive recommended vaccines for you or your child.
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