Question 1

i started to get itchy since last year during winter after getting a meningitis shot for college into my skin which formed a ball. what could it be?

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I don't think the: meningitis shot reaction is related to the itchiness.Sometimes,after a shot,one can develop a local reaction,like you have described.This is just a local reaction and should not have systemic effects.A very common cause of generalized itching is dry skin or allergies.So,moisturize 3-4 times daily and try an antihistamine like Zyrtec (cetirizine) to c if either helps.If not p,c ur doc or a Dermatologist.??

Question 2

do you give a 7 year old a meningitis shot in the u.s. ?

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See below: Current recommendation is for the first Menactra vaccine at 11 years of age and a booster at 16 years of age.

Question 3

who needs the meningitis shot?

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Kids ages 11 - 18: 2 doses of menigitis shots (meningococcal conjugate vccine mcv4) are recommended for kids 11 - 18, with the 1st at ages 11 or 12, and a booster at 16.  If 1st is between 13 & 15, the booster shot is given between 16 and 18.  If the first dose is given after the 16th birthday, a booster is not currently recommended.  Hiv youth should get 3 shots: 2 doses, 2 months apart at 11 or 12, and 3rd at 16.

Question 4

where can i get my meningitis shot?

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Your doctor: You can obtain meningitis immunization from your primary care provider.  If you do not one, some pharmacies may provide them.

Question 5

what age do you have to get a meningitis shot?

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See below: Which meningitis shot are you referring to?  Tis also depends on you health status.  Talk to you doc.

Question 6

how frequently do i need to get a meningitis shot?

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Meningitis vaccine: The current meningococcal meningitis vaccine is to be boosted at 5 years from the first, or upon leaving for college or military if you are living in a dorm or barracks - whichever comes first. So if you get first dose as recommended at age 11, second dose age 16. If first dose was at 15, then get another one already as you leave for college at age 17-18, even if it hasn&#x27;t been 5 years.

Question 7

how often do i need to get a meningitis shot in order to avoid it?

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Depends on risk: Immunity from Meningococcal vaccination probably doesn't last more than 3 years.  Whether you should get another vaccine depends on your risk.  The cdc website offers recommendations on who should be vaccinated and revaccinated.

Question 8

how high is the percent am i covered after having the meningitis shot?

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Which vaccine & when: There are 3 vaccines that we consider meningitis vaccines, hemophyllis influenza type b, pneumococcus & meningococcus.  Most adults get the meningococcus, which covers for most of the strains involved in meningitis but not all. It provide relatively good antibody production that is considered protective for about 5 years before a booster would be helpful if regular exposure is likely.

Question 9

is it mandatory for you to receive the meningitis shot as a teen in the us?

Accepted Answer

Interesting question: Some private secondary schools/colleges require this for entrance into their student body. This is primarily to prevent spread of a germ that can transfer easily and attack and kill within 24-48 hours, even if diagnosed and treated.I am not aware of any public schools that make this mandatory but this may vary by institution.

Question 10

i had meningitis shot. can i still contract meningitis. i had shot 3 years ago.

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Need booster: The new guidelines requires a  booster shot at age 16 if you only have 1 vaccination you need the booster.Sometimes protection can decrease and that's the reason a booster is  needed in some vaccines.No vaccine can claim they can protect you 100%.

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