Proper Use
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A nurse or other trained health professional will give this vaccine to you or your child. It is given as a shot under your skin or into one of your muscles.
Trumenba®: An injection is given into a muscle. It is very important for you or your child to receive all of the shots for the vaccine.
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Two-dose schedule: Given at least 6 months apart (0 and 6 months). If the second dose is given earlier than 6 months after the first dose, you will receive a third dose at least 4 months after the second dose.
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Three-dose schedule: After you receive the first dose (0 month), you will receive a second dose after 1 to 2 months. The third dose is given 6 months after the first dose.
Bexsero®: An injection is given into a muscle. Two doses, each given at least 1 month apart. It is very important for you or your child to receive all of the 2 shots for the vaccine.
Menomune®: One dose injected under the skin. Usually a person needs to receive the vaccine only once. However, additional injections may be needed for young children who remain at high risk for meningococcal disease.
Missed Dose
Call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.
Portions of this document last updated: May 01, 2024
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