How can meningococcal disease be prevented?
Vaccination is the best protection against meningococcal disease – even if you have had meningococcal disease before. This is because immunity does not necessarily last forever.
There are different types of vaccines for the different strains of meningococcal disease. Vaccination against one strain does not provide protection against other strains.
You should speak to your healthcare professional about which vaccinations are appropriate for you.
Sources & Citations
1.Australian Immunisation Handbook. Meningococcal disease. Available at: https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/vaccine-preventable-diseases/meningococcal-disease (accessed December 2021).
2. Better Health. Victoria State Government. Meningococcal disease. Available at: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/meningococcal-disease (accessed December 2021).
MAT-AU2102477 Date of preparation January 2022
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