Two girls in the same class are diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis Their 12 yr old close friend is in fear of contracting dis what advice should be given to her
Meningococcal conjugate vaccine mcv 4 have new largely replaced meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine Mps in prevention of meningococcal dis CDC recommends that all adolescents should recieve meninegiococcal conjugate vaccine MCV 4 IM =1stdose at 12 12 years and booster at 16 years ref : ananthanaryana
Two doses of polysaccharide vaccine
Two doses of conjugate vaccine
Single dose of meningococcal vaccine
No vaccine needed as exposure has already occurred
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