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Meningococcal group B vaccine Disease Interactions

There are 2 disease interactions with meningococcal group B vaccine.

Moderate

Vaccines (applies to meningococcal group B vaccine) IM injection

Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Thrombocytopenia, Thrombocytopathy, Coagulation Defect

In patients with thrombocytopenia or coagulation disorders, IM injections may produce bleeding and hematomas. Patients with a platelet count less than 50,000/mm3 are at an increased risk. Caution is advised if the vaccine (e.g., plague vaccine; hepatitis A and B vaccines; aluminum-adsorbed DTaP, DTP, DT, or Td) must be administered IM. The risk of bleeding may be minimized by vaccination immediately after the administration of replacement factor, use of a 23-gauge (or smaller) needle, and immediate application of direct pressure to the vaccination site for at least 2 minutes.

Moderate

Vaccines (live attenuated/toxoid) (applies to meningococcal group B vaccine) immunocompromised

Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Immunodeficiency

The expected antibody responses may not be obtained when live attenuated vaccines and/or toxoids are administered to immunosuppressed persons, including those receiving immunosuppressive therapy. Caution and close monitoring is advised.

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Meningococcal group B vaccine drug interactions

There are 298 drug interactions with meningococcal group B vaccine.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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