Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on March 13, 2020.
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Meningococcal Meningitis Prophylaxis
0.5 mL intramuscularly once
Usual Pediatric Dose for Meningococcal Meningitis Prophylaxis
2 years or older:
0.5 mL intramuscularly once.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Dose Adjustments
Revaccination:
-Booster doses of 0.5 mL, subcutaneously, may be given to patients at high risk for meningococcal disease.
-The ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) has revaccination recommendations.
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
-Severe allergic reaction (e.g. anaphylaxis) to any of the ingredients or to other CRM197-, diphtheria toxoid-, or meningococcal-containing vaccine
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 2 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 is the preferred site.
-Do not administer IV or IM.
Storage requirements:
-Refrigerate; do not freeze.
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