Vaccine for meningococcal meningitis should be routinely given to –
Correct Answer: Young adolescents
Description: Meningococcal Vaccine Recommendations:
Routinely:
– All adolescents 11-12 years age (1st dose at 11-12 years age, followed by Booster dose at 16 years age)
Other groups:
– Adolescents 13-18 years
– Young people 19-21 years
– 2 years and above (Splenectomized/ Chronic diseases/Lab workers/Travelers to endemic areas)
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Social & Preventive Medicine
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