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Meningococcal B disease

The National Immunisation Advisory Committee has recommended the use of Meningococcal B vaccine (Bexsero) in the event of an outbreak.

Information is available at the links below

  • National Immunisation Advisory Committee Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland Chapter 13 Meningococcal infection
  • Medicines information online Bexsero Summary of Product Characteristics
  • Centers for Disease Control (2014). Serogroup B Meningococcal Vaccine & Outbreaks
  • Rationale for recommendation of Meningococal B (MenB) vaccine for close contacts of Meningococcal B disease February 2015

 This page was updated on 5 April 2017

 
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