Meningitis Vaccines

NOTE!!! We are not medical professionals and advise you to visit one of these professionals before taking any vaccine.

Center For Disease Control  (CDC)   http://www.cdc.gov/      and Search meningitis        

You can also contact your state/local health department or family physician to see what the state recommendations / requirements are for you and your child.

Below is a list of vaccines for the prevention meningitis in the United States.

 
 

                  

Menactra is a conjugate vaccine meningococcal vaccine available.  The polysaccharide meningococcal vaccine is suitable for anyone older than 2 years of age. However, it must be given every 3-5 years to maintain immunity to the 4 types of  5 meningococcal bacteria Groups A, C, W135, and Y. (Warning it does not cover Group B which still causes approximately 30% of cases. ) ( Educate yourself, check with your doctor and make an informed choice.)   

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Information From CDC  Meningococcal Disease and College Students  
Summary: This report provides information regarding the modestly increased risk for meningococcal disease among college freshmen, particularly those who live in dormitories or residence halls. It presents recommendations developed by the Advisory Committee on Imm
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr4907a2.htm , 32403 bytes, updated 08-11-01

WARNING FOR TRAVEL

Those who plan  travel to Africa, the Middle East and Northern India, where epidemics of these meningococcal groups occur regularly should consult your health professional prior to leaving .

 

Prevnar

The vaccine against pneumococcal meningitis is licensed in February 2000 for use at 2, 4, 6, and 12–15 months of age, is now routinely recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Conjugate Vaccine  helps to protect infants and toddlers from invasive pneumococcal diseases, such as bacteremia and meningitis. (Check with your doctor for more information.)

 

The Hib vaccine

Hib stands for Haemophilus influenzae type b.

Hib was given as a single vaccine in 1992 as part of a national campaign and is now given with DTwP - diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough) at 2, 3 and 4 months.

Hib vaccine is routinely used in childhood immunization programs in 34 countries including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand and many countries in Western Europe.

Since the vaccine was introduced, Hib disease has virtually disappeared from these countries.

 NEW Vaccine On The Horizon (Will also cover B Group)

New Zealand to continue work towards meningitis vaccine
 

                    http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,2777346a7144,00.html

                 MENINGITIS vaccine ‘ is on its way ’
             The Times, UK
                      British scientist claim they are close to vaccine.
                         http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,8122-954599,00.html

 



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