Usual Adult Dose for Meningitis - Meningococcal
For use in adults up to 25 years old
Bexsero(R):
Two doses (0.5 mL each), IM, at least 1 month apart
Trumenba(R):
Three doses (0.5 mL each), IM, at 0, 2, and 6 months
Comments:
- It is not known if the vaccines are interchangeable.
Use: To prevent invasive disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Meningitis - Meningococcal
For use in children 10 years and older
Bexsero(R):
Two doses (0.5 mL each), IM, at least 1 month apart
Trumenba(R):
Three doses (0.5 mL each), IM, at 0, 2, and 6 months
Comments:
- It is not known if the vaccines are interchangeable.
Use: To prevent invasive disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 10 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 muscle of the upper arm is the preferred injection site.
Storage requirements:
- Refrigerate; protect from light.
- Do not freeze. Discard if the vaccine has been frozen.
Reconstitution/preparation techniques:
- Shake vigorously to ensure a homogenous suspension.
- Do not use if the vaccine cannot be resuspended.
