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First statewide meningococcal B vaccine program in infants, children and adolescents: evidence for implementation in South Australia

Description

Serogroups B, C, W and Y cause most IMD cases in Australia. The highest incidence occurs in children under 5 years of age. A second peak occurs in adolescents and young adults, which is also the age of highest carriage prevalence of N. meningitidis. Program evaluation of vaccine effectiveness against IMD is important. 

 

Details

  • Explain key components of the review.
  • List main recommendations.
  • Recognise changes in management as a result of the review.

 

Authors: Helen S Marshall, Noel Lally, Louise Flood, Paddy Phillips

Article Type: Narrative review

 

CPD Activity Details
Provider
Medical Journal of Australia
Domain
Educational Activities
Type
General Learning
Activity
Professional reading
CPD Hours
1h : 0m
Topic
Infectious Diseases, Paediatric Medicine, Infection Control
Audience
Medical practitioners
Applicable CAPE Aspects
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