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Which vaccines should you advise to protect patients against meningococcal disease?
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Which vaccines should you advise to protect patients against meningococcal disease?
Wednesday 13 February 2019, 12:30 AM

VACCINES
The focus on group W meningococcal disease due to a rise in case numbers and a newly available vaccine for the predominant group B disease means there is the potential for some confusion and inconsistent advice to patients
Key points, It is not advised to recommend ACWY over B vaccine, or vice versa
Meningococcal disease can affect all age groups, with the highest incidence
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