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If a child 8 years old received Menomune® as prophylaxis during a meningitis outbreak, what is recommended for the 11-12 pre-adolescent visit?

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If a child 8 years old received Menomune® as prophylaxis during a meningitis outbreak, what is recommended for the 11-12 pre-adolescent visit?

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This child should not receive meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) until at least 5 years have lapsed since the dose of Menomune. Since 5 years will not have passed when this child is 11 or 12 years of age, this child could be vaccinated at high school entry at 15 years of age.