A 21-year-old member asked:
How soon after their first dose should people who remain at risk for meningococcal disease be vaccinated again?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Scott Katzanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
3-5 Years: It depends on your age. Children under 7 should wait at least 3 years. Anyone 7 or older, 5 years.
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Dr. Donald Alvesanswered
Emergency Medicine 25 years experience
10-15 years: The military uses 10-15 years as a range. Not aware of any specific guideline for this, but reasonable.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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