what can you tell me about Menactra? a friend of mine is REALLY trying to talk me into getting it for my kid. i just don't wanna! lol
this is from Toronto Public Health. not to convincing for my super healthy 2yo.
Who should get Menactra™?
Menactra™ is not necessary for everyone. You should get Menactra™ if you are between 2 to 55 years of age and in the following high-risk groups:
this is from Toronto Public Health. not to convincing for my super healthy 2yo.
Who should get Menactra™?
Menactra™ is not necessary for everyone. You should get Menactra™ if you are between 2 to 55 years of age and in the following high-risk groups:
- individuals without a spleen
- anyone with a complement, properdin or factor D deficiency
- employees who work in a lab and are exposed to N. meningitidis
- military recruits
- anyone who is a close contact of a person with meningococcal disease caused by types A, Y or W-135
- people who travel to a destination where the vaccine is recommended (including going on a pilgrimage to the Hajj in Mecca) should get the vaccine at least 2 weeks before leaving.
