Molecular characterization of invasive Neisseria meningitidis isolates collected in Lithuania (2009-2019) and estimation of serogroup B meningococcal vaccine 4CMenB and MenB-Fhbp coverage [PDF]
Neisseria meningitidis causes invasive meningococcal disease (IMD), which is associated with significant mortality and long-term consequences, especially among young children.
Emilija Sereikaitė+10 more
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Analysis of novel meningococcal vaccine formulations [PDF]
The protective effect of meningococcal vaccines targeting disease causing serogroups exemplified by the introduction of MenAfriVac™ in Africa, is well established and documented in large population-based studies.
Susu M. Zughaier
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Relative contributions of parental intention and provider recommendation style to HPV and meningococcal vaccine receipt [PDF]
We described the relative contributions of parental intention and provider recommendation style to HPV and meningococcal vaccine receipt. Parent-child dyads that were eligible for both meningococcal and HPV vaccines participated in pre-visit surveys and ...
Terresa J. Eun+6 more
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Meningococcal Vaccine for Hajj Pilgrims: Compliance, Predictors, and Barriers [PDF]
Background: Major intercontinental outbreaks of invasive meningococcal disease associated with the Hajj occurred in 1987, 2000, and 2001. Mandatory meningococcal vaccination for all pilgrims against serogroups A and C and, subsequently, A, C, W, and Y ...
Al-Mamoon Badahdah+10 more
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Current status and challenges of meningococcal vaccines development in China
Vaccination is the most effective and economical way to prevent meningococcal meningitis. In the past few decades, with widespread use of meningococcal vaccines, the incidence of meningococcal meningitis has dropped significantly. There are some vaccines
Ying-hua XU, Ya-nan LI, Qiang YE
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World Experience in the Use Serogroup B Meningococcal Vaccines (literature review)
Relevance. The success of vaccine prophylaxis of meningococcal infection depends on the composition and properties of vaccine preparations and the strict implementation of recommendations on vaccine prophylaxis tactics by the territorial epidemiological ...
I. S. Koroleva, M. A. Koroleva
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Background Men who have sex with men (MSM) have suboptimal uptake of human papillomavirus (HPV) and meningococcal vaccines. This study examines barriers and facilitators to HPV and meningococcal vaccination among MSM in a large, racially/ethnically ...
Justin Naidu, Andrea N. Polonijo
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Effectiveness of meningococcal C conjugate vaccine in Salvador, Brazil: a case-control study. [PDF]
BACKGROUND:During a citywide epidemic of serogroup C meningococcal disease in Salvador in 2010, Brazil, the state government initiated mass vaccination targeting two age groups with high attack rates: individuals aged
Cristiane Wanderley Cardoso+4 more
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Development of group B meningococcal vaccine: a progress review
Epidemic cerebrospinal meningitis is a respiratory infectious disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis, most commonly manifesting as meningitis and septicaemia.
Wei ZHAO, Shuang BAI, Yan-li KANG
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Vaccination offers the best way to prevent invasive meningococcal disease (IMD). As demonstrated in countries with national immunization programs (NIPs) against IMD, meningococcal conjugate vaccines have contributed to significant declines in incidence ...
Gary S. Marshall+3 more
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