Meningococcal Group B Vaccine Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 21, 2023.

Usual Adult Dose for Meningitis - Meningococcal

For use in adults up to 25 years old

Bexsero(R):
Two doses (0.5 mL each), IM, at least 1 month apart

Trumenba(R):
Three doses (0.5 mL each), IM, at 0, 2, and 6 months

Comments:

• It is not known if the vaccines are interchangeable.

Use: To prevent invasive disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Meningitis - Meningococcal

For use in children 10 years and older

Bexsero(R):
Two doses (0.5 mL each), IM, at least 1 month apart

Trumenba(R):
Three doses (0.5 mL each), IM, at 0, 2, and 6 months

Comments:

• It is not known if the vaccines are interchangeable.

Use: To prevent invasive disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 10 years.

To report suspected adverse reactions, contact the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) at: https://vaers.hhs.gov

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:

• The deltoid muscle of the upper arm is the preferred injection site.

Storage requirements:

• Refrigerate; protect from light.
• Do not freeze. Discard if the vaccine has been frozen.

Reconstitution/preparation techniques:

• Shake vigorously to ensure a homogenous suspension.
• Do not use if the vaccine cannot be resuspended.

Further information

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