Is there a vaccine for meningococcal meningitis?
Yes. The vaccine is recommended for persons age two and older who have: • Complement deficiency; or • No spleen or a spleen that does not work properly. The vaccine is also recommended for people who will travel to areas (e.g., Sub-Saharan Africa) where meningococcal meningitis is more common, and for laboratory workers who work with the bacteria. College students may also consider having the vaccine. After careful consideration and planning, the vaccine is sometimes used to stop outbreaks of meningococcal meningitis.
