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What should I do if meningococcal conjugate vaccine was inadvertently administered to a 55-year-old or older person?

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What should I do if meningococcal conjugate vaccine was inadvertently administered to a 55-year-old or older person?

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Count the dose and do not revaccinate. Although the vaccine is not FDA approved for use in anyone older than 54 years, we have no reason to think that the person would not respond. However, this is a medication error that should not be repeated.