Experts' consensus on immunization with meningococcal vaccines in China.
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-6450.2019.02.001
- Collective Name:Chinese Preventive Medicine Association
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Consensus;
Meningococcal meningitis;
Meningococcal vaccine;
Neisseria meningitidis
- MeSH:
China;
Consensus;
Humans;
Immunization;
Meningococcal Infections/prevention & control*;
Meningococcal Vaccines/administration & dosage*;
Vaccines, Conjugate
- From:
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
2019;40(2):123-128
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Meningococcal vaccines in the Chinese market include meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine, meningococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine, and a combined vaccine. Meningococcal conjugate vaccines immunization schedules vary by vaccine manufacturer, and often cause confusion in immunization practices. Based on the epidemiological characteristics of meningococcal disease, serogroup distribution of Neisseria meningitidis, and research progress on the immunogenicity and safety of meningococcal vaccines, we developed an experts' consensus on immunization with meningococcal vaccines to provide guidance for immunization providers and for centers for disease control and prevention staff.
