Meningitis can be caused by different microorganisms and, therefore, there are vaccines that help prevent meningococcal meningitis by Neisseria meningitidis of serogroups A, B, C, W-135 and Y, pneumococcal meningitis by S.pneumoniae and meningitis by Haemophilus influenzae type b.
Some of these vaccines are already included in the national immunization plan, such as the pentavalent vaccine, Pneumo10 and MeningoC.View vaccines included in the national immunization calendar.
To combat different types of meningitis, the following vaccines are indicated:
The adsorbed C meningococcal vaccine is indicated for active immunization of children from 2 months of age, adolescents and adults for the prevention of meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis of serogroup C.
How to take
For children from 2 months to 1 year, the recommended dose is two doses of 0.5 ml, administered at least 2 months apart.For children older than 12 months, adolescents and adults, the recommended dose is a single dose of 0.5 ml.
If the child has received a complete two-dose vaccine up to 12 months of age, it is recommended that, when the child is older, receive another dose of the vaccine, i.e. a booster dose.
This vaccine is indicated for active immunization of children from 6 weeks or adults against invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis of serogroups A, C, W-135 and Y.This vaccine has the trade name Nimenrix.
How to take
For infants 6 to 12 weeks, the vaccination regimen consists of 2 initial doses, in the second and fourth months, followed by a booster dose at 12 months of life.
For people over 12 months of age, a single dose of 0.5 ml should be given and, in some cases, a booster dose is recommended.
The meningococcal B vaccine is indicated to help protect children older than 2 months and adults up to age 50 from Group B Neisseria meningitidis disease, such as meningitis and sepsis.This vaccine can also be known commercially as Bexsero.
How to take
There are no data in adults over 50 years of age.
This vaccine is indicated to prevent infections caused by the S bacteria.pneumoniae, which causes serious diseases such as pneumonia, meningitis or sepsis, for example.
How to take
This vaccine is indicated for children between 2 months and 5 years of age to prevent infections caused by haemophilus influenzae type b bacteria, such as meningitis, sepsis, cellulite, arthritis, epiglottitis or pneumonia, for example.This vaccine does not protect against infections caused by other types of Haemophilus influenzae or other types of meningitis.
How to take:
These vaccines are contracted in cases of symptoms of fever or inflammation or in patients allergic to any of the components of the formula.
In addition, it should not be used by pregnant or nursing women.