Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A Health Feed

You can get your vaccination done from local Pediatrician but as they are special vaccines you need to inform doctor prior going there as they have to arrange it specially for you.

Three doses of hib vaccine is usually given in combination with dpt and/or hepatitis b. Cost depends on brand used and doctor's fees and could be around one thousand rupees. Other vaccine for meningococcal meningitis is used in high risk babies or those who demand and who can afford. All require 3 doses for primary immunisation at one month interval and a booster dose after one year

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However, the research that is available—although generally preliminary—suggest that several vaccines are fairly effective at protecting against both the original version of the virus and the range of variants emerging around the globe.
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The current guidelines suggest to take primary vaccination like bcg/ easysix/pentavac/ mmr on priority basis on time
Precaution to b taken is to inform prior to visiting hospital n avoid crowding.
Booster vaccination can b delayed

The immune system is extremely important in an individual's system. A strong immune system helps to combat the invasion of foreign particles and consequently resists the diseases. Vaccination is such a context becomes imperative as it strengthens an individual's immunity. In vaccination, antigens or germs are given in very small doses. They stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against that particular infection. Vaccinations are provided to both children to protect them fro...more

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Not essential. Only required for children travelling to disease prevelant areas in Africa Haj Saudi etc.

Meningococcal infections are not common in India.In case you are planning to take baby out of India or you have regular visitors from abroad then you must vaccinate the baby.

ALL vaccines are good . if u can afford u must give all vaccines .! u can go through iap vaccination schedule available online.

Meningococcal vaccine refers to any of the vaccines used to prevent infection by neisseria meningitidis. Different versions are effective against some or all of the following types of meningococcus: a, b, c, w-135, and y. The vaccines are between 85 and 100% effective for at least two years.
All 11 to 12-year-olds should be vaccinated with a meningococcal conjugate vaccine, with a booster dose given at 16 years old. All teens may also be vaccinated with a serogroup b meningococcal vaccine, p...more