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The age at which children can be vaccinated against meningitis depends on the type of vaccine being administered. Meningitis is a serious disease caused by various agents such as Hib bacteria, pneumococcus, and meningococcus. These diseases can be prevented through different types of injections.
For instance, the Hib meningitis vaccine is typically given as a combined 5-in-1 or 6-in-1 injection and is recommended for children as early as 2 months old, with the earliest vaccination at 6 weeks of age and the latest at 2 years old. There is also a single Hib vaccine available for children from 2 months to 15 years old.
Similarly, the pneumococcal vaccine helps prevent diseases caused by bacteria such as pneumonia and meningitis. It is given to children from 2 months old, with the earliest vaccination at 6 weeks of age.
On the other hand, the meningococcal vaccine targets five high-risk bacterial strains including A, B, C, Y, and W-135. Different types of meningococcal vaccines are available for different age groups ranging from children as young as two months old to adults up to 55 years old.
It’s important to note that while vaccination is an effective method of preventing meningitis, it’s not the only way to do so. Other disease prevention measures such as exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, wearing masks when necessary, and practicing good hygiene should also be followed.
Meningitis can have severe consequences if left untreated or unvaccinated against. The World Health Organization recommends early vaccination as the best prevention method against this deadly disease. Therefore individuals of all ages should review their vaccination records regularly to ensure they are up to date with their immunizations against meningitis and other infectious diseases.
