• My child has already been vaccinated against meningitis. Why would they need BEXSERO?

    There are different types of meningitis vaccines. The 5 vaccine-preventable groups of bacterial meningitis in the United States are A, C, W, Y, and B. The meningitis vaccine your teen/young adult may have received when they were younger didn’t cover meningitis B, since a vaccine for meningitis B wasn’t available until late 2014. It’s important to ask your teen's doctor about their meningitis vaccination options.

  • What is meningitis B, and how can BEXSERO help protect against it?

    Meningococcal group B disease (also known as meningitis B) is an uncommon but serious disease that is caused by a bacterial infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord. It can also cause a severe infection of the blood called meningococcal septicemia.

    BEXSERO is a vaccine approved for 10- through 25-year-olds to prevent meningococcal group B disease (also known as meningitis B) caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria.

    BEXSERO can be completed with 2* or 3 doses in a 6-month period. Ask your teen's doctor about which schedule might be right for your teen.

    *If the 2nd dose is given before 6 months, a 3rd dose should be administered 4 months after the 2nd dose.

  • Why do teens and young adults have higher rates of meningitis B?

    About 1 in 10 young adults carry the bacterium that causes meningitis B—usually without symptoms—and may spread it to others. Also, the disease can spread from person to person through close contact, such as living in close quarters, kissing, or sharing food and utensils. It’s important to remember that meningitis B is unpredictable, occurring in otherwise healthy individuals without any known risk factors. It can progress quickly and can sometimes be fatal within 24 hours. About 1 in 10 people infected with meningitis B will die.

  • I've already received my first dose of BEXSERO. When should I receive my next dose?

    BEXSERO can be completed with 2* or 3 doses in a 6-month period. Confirm with your doctor about which schedule is right for you.

    *If the 2nd dose is given before 6 months, a 3rd dose should be administered 4 months after the 2nd dose.

  • Can the vaccine cause meningococcal disease?

    No, the vaccine is designed to help prevent meningitis B and cannot cause meningococcal disease.