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Which type of meningitis vaccine is used in the childhood immunisation programme?

April 26, 2017childhood immunisation meningitis Programme type Used vaccine

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Which type of meningitis vaccine is used in the childhood immunisation programme?

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A vaccine that protects against Hib meningitis has been offered since 1992 as part of the childhood immunisation programme. It is very safe and has nearly wiped out Hib meningitis in the UK. The vaccine does not contain live bacteria and can not give anyone meningitis or septicaemia. Recently, the new meningitis C vaccine has also been offered for babies.