Meningococcal vaccine (intramuscular route, subcutaneous route)

Bexsero, Menactra, Menomune-A/C/Y/W-135, MenQuadfi, Menveo, Trumenba

Meningococcal vaccine is an active immunizing agent used to prevent infection caused by certain groups of meningococcal bacteria (Neisseria meningitides). The vaccine works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the disease. Menomune®is active against groups A, C, Y and W-135 meningococcal bacteria only. Bexsero®andTrumenba®is active against group B meningococcal bacteria only. Meningococcal infection can cause life-threatening illnesses, such as meningococcal meningitis, which affects the brain, and meningococcemia, which affects the blood. Some persons with meningococcal meningitis and/or meningococcemia also may die. These diseases are more likely to occur in young children and in persons with certain diseases or conditions that make them more susceptible to a meningococcal infection or more likely to develop serious problems from a meningococcal infection. Immunization against meningococcal disease is recommended for persons who are at risk of getting the disease because: Menomune®is recommended for use in patients 2 years of age and older. Bexsero®andTrumenba®is recommended for use in patients 10 to 25 years of age. . This vaccine is to be given only by or under the supervision of your doctor. This product is available in the following dosage forms:

In deciding to use a vaccine, the risks of taking the vaccine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this vaccine, the following should be considered: Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects ofMenomune®in children younger than 2 years of age. However, in some cases children as young as 3 months of age may be vaccinated. Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects ofBexsero®andTrumenba®in children younger than 10 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established. Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of meningococcal vaccine in adults older than 65 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established. Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding. There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding. Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving this vaccine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Receiving this vaccine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco. The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this vaccine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: