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?

Contributing writer

Mary Nowlan and Emma Best

Meningococcal vaccine

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