What is MCV4 vaccine used for?

Meningococcal conjugate vaccines (MCV4)—Licensed for people 55 years and younger. May protect against serogroups A, C, W, and Y or C and Y. Serogroup B meningococcal vaccines (MenB)—Licensed for people 10 years or older who are at increased risk for serogroup B meningococcal infections.

What age is meningococcal vaccine given?

Who should get the meningococcal vaccines? All children ages 11 through 12 years should receive meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) followed by a booster dose at age 16 years. Vaccination is also recommended for all adolescents ages 13 through 18 years who did not receive a dose at age 11-12 years.

What is the new meningococcal vaccine?

MenQuadfi is a vaccine given to people 2 years of age and older to help prevent invasive meningococcal disease (including meningitis) caused by serogroups A, C, W, and Y of the bacterium N meningitidis. MenQuadfi does not prevent serogroup B disease.

Is MCV4 the same as meningitis vaccine?

Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) is the preferred vaccine for those aged 2 to 55. Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV4) may be used if MCV4 is not available; it is also licensed for people older than 55. Both vaccines work well, and protect approximately 90 percent of those who get vaccinated.

How many doses of MCV4 are required?

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 long is MCV4 vaccine good for?

All 11 to 12 year olds should receive a meningococcal conjugate vaccine. Since protection wanes, CDC recommends a booster dose at age 16 years. The booster dose provides protection during the ages when adolescents are at highest risk of meningococcal disease.

Is meningococcal 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.

Is the meningococcal vaccine safe?

Why is meningococcal vaccine recommended?

Vaccines can help prevent meningococcal disease, which is any type of illness caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria.

What is the difference between MCV4 and MenB?

These are both used to prevent bacterial meningitis. MCV4 provides more long-term protection (especially when booster shots are taken when needed). MenB provides short-term protection against a particular strain of the infection.

Is MCV4 vaccine safe?

MCV4 may also be considered for HIV-positive children two years of age or older. All adolescents should be offered a booster dose with MCV4 or a meningococcal C conjugate vaccine at approximately 12 years of age. Both vaccines are generally safe and well tolerated.

What are 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.

Who needs meningitis vaccine?

Who needs a meningococcal vaccine? The CDC recommends a meningococcal vaccine for: All children ages 11-18 or certain younger high-risk children (MenB is recommended for people ages 16-18 who are not high risk.) Anyone who has been exposed to meningitis during an outbreak.

How do babies catch meningococcal?

How is meningococcal infection spread? Meningococcus bacteria is spread by tiny drops of fluid from the nose and throat via coughing, sneezing, spluttering and sharing cups, drink bottles and cutlery. However, it is not easily caught, because once out of the body, the bacteria do not live for long.

Why you shouldn’t get the meningitis vaccine?

You shouldn’t get either type of meningococcal vaccine if you: Are moderately or seriously ill; wait until you recover. Have had a serious allergic reaction (called anaphylaxis) to a previous dose. Had a severe reaction to any part of the vaccine.

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.

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.

What are side effects of MCV4 vaccine?

Soreness, redness, or swelling where you got the shot. Tiredness (fatigue) Headache. Muscle or joint pain.