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

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2
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most common cause of meningitis in uk

A

meningococcal b

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3
Q

how many doses are given on Men B vaccine?

A

3 doses

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4
Q

when are the doses given?

A

2 months

4 months

12-13 months

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5
Q

which high risk patients are offered bexsero?

A

asplenia

splenic dysfunction

complement disorder

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6
Q

what is bexsero?

A

vaccine against men b

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