Patriots' Path Council, Bsa Sabattis Meningitis Letter And Form (Page 2 of 3) in pdf

Patriots' Path Council, Bsa Sabattis Meningitis Letter And Form Page 2

There are two kinds of meningococcal vaccine in the U.S.:

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Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) is the preferred vaccine for people 55 years of age and younger. For

example, 2 MCV4 vaccines are Menactra™ and Menveo™.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend two doses of MCV4 for all adolescents 11

through 18 years of age: the first dose at 11 or 12 years of age, with a booster dose at age 16.

Adolescents in this age group with HIV infection should get three doses: 2 doses 2 months apart at 11

or 12 years, plus a booster at age 16.

If the first dose (or series) is given between 13 and 15 years of age, the booster should be given

between 16 and 18. If the first dose (or series) is given after the 16

birthday, a booster is not needed.

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Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV4) has been available since the 1970s. It is the only

meningococcal vaccine licensed for people older than 55. The trade name of MPSV4 is Menomune.

Both vaccines can prevent 4 types of meningococcal disease, including 2 of the 3 types most common

in the United States and a type that causes epidemics in Africa. There are other types of meningococcal

disease; the vaccines do not protect against these.

Information about the availability and cost of the vaccine can be obtained from your health care

provider. [YOUR CAMP SHOULD INSERT INFORMATION HERE ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT THE CAMP

OFFERS MENINGOCOCCAL IMMUNIZATION SERVICES.]

I encourage you to carefully review the enclosed materials. Please complete the Meningococcal

Vaccination Response Form and bring with your Scout to camp.

To learn more about meningitis and the vaccine, please feel free to contact

and/or consult your child's physician. You can also find information about the disease at the website of

the Center for Disease Control and Prevention:

Sincerely,

Bob Morris

Assistant Scout Executive

1 Saddle Road

Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927

Office: 973-765-9322

Fax: 973-267-3406

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