Meningococcal Vaccination
Vaccines can help prevent meningococcal disease, which is any type of illness caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria. There are 2 types of meningococcal vaccines available in the United States:
- Meningococcal conjugate or MenACWY vaccines (Menactra®, Menveo®, and MenQuadfi®)
- Serogroup B meningococcal or MenB vaccines (Bexsero®and Trumenba®)
All 11 to 12 year olds should get a MenACWY vaccine, with a booster dose at 16 years old. Teens and young adults (16 through 23 years old) also may get a MenB vaccine. CDC also recommends meningococcal vaccination for other children and adults who are at increased risk for meningococcal disease.
Talk with your or your child’s doctor if you have questions about meningococcal vaccines.
Vaccines for Meningococcal | CDC