Meningitis B vaccine Flashcards
1
Q
what are children in the uk routinely the immunised against in terms of meningitis?
A
serotypes a and c of menigococcus
2
Q
most common cause of meningitis in uk
A
meningococcal b
3
Q
how many doses are given on Men B vaccine?
A
3 doses
4
Q
when are the doses given?
A
2 months
4 months
12-13 months
5
Q
which high risk patients are offered bexsero?
A
asplenia
splenic dysfunction
complement disorder
6
Q
what is bexsero?
A
vaccine against men b