Phrases with «meningococcal vaccine»

The phrase "meningococcal vaccine" refers to a type of vaccine that helps protect against meningococcal disease. This disease is caused by bacteria called meningococcus, which can cause serious infections like meningitis. The vaccine stimulates the immune system to create defenses against the bacteria, preventing the disease and its complications. Full definition

Sentences with «meningococcal vaccine»

  • «Experience with other meningococcal vaccines has shown that waning of bactericidal antibody titres was associated with a decline in vaccine effectiveness following infant vaccination with serogroup C meningococcal conjugate vaccines,» writes Dr. Matthew Snape, Department of Pediatrics, University of Oxford and National Institute for Health Research Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, UK, with coauthors. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Other areas discussed included the introduction of a 3 year ACWY meningococcal vaccine program, a continued commitment to culturally appropriate and innovative Aboriginal health programs, and the extension of fluoridation of water supplies. (croakey.org)
  • The CDC also recommends kids get a meningococcal vaccine at the 11 or 12. (verywellfamily.com)
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