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Meningococcal vaccine for 2 year old kid

2019-12-28 10:38:40
Is meningococcal vaccine is mandatory to be given to 2 year old kid, why it should be given or what is the purpose ? Please let us know Thanks in advance.
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Meningococcal vaccine is given to protect against an organism called Neiseria Meningitidis, which is known to cause meningitis,  septicemia and  pneumonia. Meningococcal vaccines are recommended only for certain high-rise conditions and situations such as international travel, during a disease outbreak, for children undergoing chemotherapy or for individuals with an immunodeficiency.

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This vaccine is not compulsory vaccine it is an optional vaccine which is given after 9 months of age

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