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Posted On : 16 Aug 2005

When should MENINGOCOCCAL - A plus C VACCINES given?

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narendra S.Shekhawat

AT THE TIME OF EPIDEMIC

19 years ago

pediatriconcall

Meningococcal vaccine is indicated for use {as an adjunct along with chemoprophylaxis} in close contacts of patients with the disease. It may be considered in children with complement deficiency, prior to splenectomy and those with sickle cell anemia. It is also recommended during disease outbreaks {cause by serogroups included in the vaccine} and prior to travel to the high endemicity meningococcal belt in the African continent. It can be given to children above 18 months of age and is administered SC or IM. In special circumstances {e.g. epidemics, close household contact} it may be offered to even younger infants but the protective efficacy is like to be low. The vaccine is not recommended for universal immunization at present.

{Source: IAP Guide Book on Immunization, Third Edition, 2005}

19 years ago

prathiba pai

after 2 years of age

19 years ago

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