Should students who have the polysaccharide vaccine be immunised with the new conjugate vaccine in the future?
Yes, students can be re-vaccinated with the conjugate meningococcal Group C vaccine if they need it in the future (eg as a contact of a case). Q: How soon after having the currently available vaccine can the new conjugate vaccine be given? A: The conjugate vaccine is effective and can be given as soon as 6 months after receiving the currently available vaccine. Return to Top INFORMATION/MENINGITIS AWARENESS Q: What information will be available to students? A: The Health Education Board for Scotland (HEBS) is currently preparing a new leaflet for students about the use of the currently available vaccine. It is planned that this will be sent to all first year students with a letter. HEBS will also be sending support materials to all GP surgeries. These resources will be available free of charge. Q: Will students still get meningitis? A: The existing vaccine can t promise 100% protection against Group C disease and it offers no protection at all against Group B disease. Students should s
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