Pfizer's multivalent meningococcal vaccine was approved by the FDA.

in health •  11 months ago 

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Good stuff. Pfizer's multivalent meningococcal vaccine was approved by the FDA for individuals aged 10-25 years old. It targets serogroups A, C, W, Y, and B all in one vaccine.

We currently have two meningococcal vaccines broadly speaking targeting either B or A, C, W, and Y. Serogroup B causes most of meningococcal disease in children and young adults in the US. Serogroups C, W, and Y cause most of meningococcal disease in adults.

ACIP will meet Wednesday to determine its usage.

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