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What is a meningo Vaccine?
A Meningo vaccine is a vaccine against the bacterium Neisseria Meningitidis (Meningococcus). One of the main causative organisms of Meningitis and Meningococcal Septicaemia.
Where can you go to get a MMR vaccine?
The meningitis vaccination is given into the deltoid muscle, or the upper arm.
What is Menactra vaccine?
It is a vaccine for the prevention of bacterial meningococcal disease and meningitis (infection of the covering of the brain and spinal cord).From manufacturer package literature:"Menactra vaccine is indicated for active immunization to prevent invasive meningococcal disease caused by N meningitidis serogroups A, C, Y, and W-135. Menactra vaccine is approved for use in individuals 9 months through 55 years of age. Menactra vaccine does not prevent N meningitidis serogroup B disease. "
Is there a vaccine for meningitis?
Well it depends on whether the disease is viral meningitis or bacterial meningitis, if Bacterial then no vaccine is needed but immediate iv antibiotics is recommended after more serious symptoms are shown. There are a variety of viral vaccines, the most common virus to attack the meninges are enteroviruses, herpes, mumps, measles and arboviruses, and cause them to inflame, so really there is no one vaccine for meningitis and viral meningitis can not be cured, at least not with today's technology, but there has been work within a company Poly-Technologies International, that has been working on a new nano-technology that may be able to repair the meninges. Their work is extremely experimental and won't be truly test ready for a few years. So the only true way to prevent meningitis in the viral capacity is to stay away from mosquitos, and to keep up with you vaccines.
What is the name of the bacterial meningitis vaccine?
There are several vaccines that protect against bacterial meningitis, targeting different bacteria. The most common ones include the meningococcal vaccines (like MenACWY and MenB), the pneumococcal vaccines (PCV13 and PPSV23), and the Hib vaccine for Haemophilus influenzae type b. These vaccines help prevent infections caused by the specific bacteria associated with bacterial meningitis.
What is the Difference between haemophilus b meningococcal conjugate and haemophilus B tetanus toxoid conjugate?
One combines the HIB vaccine with meningococcal vaccine, and the other with tetanus vaccine.
What is the scientific name for meningitis?
The scientific name for meningitis is "meningococcal meningitis." It is most commonly caused by a bacterial infection with the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis.
Does one dose of meningococcal prevent meningitis?
One dose of the meningococcal vaccine significantly reduces the risk of contracting meningitis caused by certain strains of the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis, but it does not provide complete protection against all strains or types of meningitis. Booster doses may be required for sustained immunity, and individuals should follow local health guidelines for vaccination schedules. It's important to consult healthcare providers for personalized advice on vaccination.
Can someone who just got vaccinated with the meningococcal be a carrier and give it to someone in the same household?
Meningococcal vaccine is not a live vaccine, and can't cause transmission to a household member.
What does meningococcal mean?
Meningococcal meningitis is a severe bacterial infection of the bloodstream and meninges (a thin lining covering the brain and spinal cord).
Will drinking alcohol enhance the sideeffects of the mmr vaccine?
No, there are no drug interactions between alcohol and the meningococcal vaccine.
What is the medical abbreviation meaning meningitis vaccine?
mcv4
