Meningococcal Vaccination

Vaccines help protect against all three serogroups (B, C, and Y) of meningococcal disease commonly seen in the United States:

• Meningococcal conjugate vaccines (Menactra® and Menveo®)
• Serogroup B meningococcal vaccines (Bexsero® and Trumenba®)

What Everyone Should Know about Meningococcal Vaccines

• Who Should Get These Vaccines?
• Who Should Not Get These Vaccines?
• What Types of Vaccines Are There?
• How Well Do These Vaccines Work?
• What Are the Possible Side Effects?
• Where Can I Find These Vaccines?
• How Do I Pay for These Vaccines?

Information on Meningococcal Vaccine Recommendations

In addition to meningococcal conjugate vaccination, clinicians may choose to administer a serogroup B meningococcal vaccine to patients 16 through 23 years old. Get information about these vaccine recommendations.

Meningococcal Vaccination: Information for Healthcare Professionals

• Meningococcal Vaccine Recommendations
• About Meningococcal Vaccines
• Storage and Handling for Meningococcal Vaccines
• Administering Meningococcal Vaccines
• Meningococcal Vaccine Resources

Vaccination Coverage

• School and Childcare Vaccination Surveys

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