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Meningococcal vaccine

2018-05-22 04:12:05
Hi Sir/Madam, Is it recommended for a 3 year kid to take Meningococcal vaccination? Please advise....
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Dear parents,     Meningococcal vaccine is recommended only to certain high risk group of children, during outbreaks & international travellers, Including students going for study abroad & travellers to Hajj & sub-sahara africa. Menactra vaccine is given to children 2years and above If your child is under one of the category mentioned above can be given.

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