Meningococcal Vaccines
Meningococcal vaccines are immunizations designed to protect against bacterial infections caused by Neisseria meningitidis, which can lead to meningitis and bloodstream infections.
Category
Vaccine
Where to get
Available through healthcare providers and vaccination clinics for preventive immunization.
Applicable for
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith
Meningococcal Vaccines References
If you want to know more about Meningococcal Vaccines, consider exploring links below:
What Is Meningococcal Vaccines
- https://www.health.gov.au/topics/immunisation/immunisation-services/meningococcal-immunisation-service-0
- https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/contents/vaccine-preventable-diseases/meningococcal-disease
- https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/meningococcal-disease
- https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/meningococcal_disease.aspx
- https://www.nib.com.au/the-checkup/the-meningococcal-vaccine
- https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/meningococcal-disease-immunisation
- https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/mening/hcp/about-vaccine.html
Meningococcal Vaccines Information
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