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Table. Recommendations for meningococcal vaccines for healthy people aged ≥2 years, by age and vaccine brand

Age at start of vaccine course Vaccine type Vaccine brand Dose requirements for healthy people (without any medical conditions associated with increased risk of invasive meningococcal disease)
2–9 years MenACWY MenQuadfi, Menveo or Nimenrix 1 dose
MenB Bexsero 2 doses (8 weeks between doses)
≥10 years MenACWY MenQuadfi, Menveo or Nimenrix 1 dose
MenBa Bexsero 2 doses (8 weeks between doses)
MenBa Trumenba 2 doses (6 months between doses)

a Both Bexsero and Trumenba are acceptable for MenB vaccination for people aged ≥10 years.

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