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*although the summary of product characteristics for available MenC conjugate vaccines state that two doses should be given at least two months apart in those less than one year of age, evidence from a UK study shows that immunogenicity is adequate following a primary course of a single dose in infants
** If no doses of MenC vaccine have been received follow the'Individuals with unknown or incomplete vaccination histories' table
Age | Dose |
Age < 1 year | Give 1 dose of Men C vaccine (Neisvac C or Menjugate Kit) and follow schedule from 12-13 months (leaving at least one month between primary and booster doses) |
Age >= 1 year but < 10 years | Give one dose of Men C (or Hib/MenC if unvaccinated for Hib) |
10 years to less than 25 years | If has never received vaccine give one dose of MenC then no further vaccination is then required If received MenC since reaching 10 years of age no further vaccination is required If last received MenC vaccine under 10 years of age, give MenC with teenage booster (at around 14 years of age |
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