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Meningococcal Vaccine Recommended in Some 2-Month-Old Infants
Author(s)Terry Brenneman, MD
Are you up-to-date on revisions to the American Academy of Pediatrics 2014 vaccine schedule?
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released its recommended
One revision involves a new recommendation for the use of meningococcal vaccine in 2-month-old infants with specific indications. It is not yet recommended for routine use in all 2-month-old babies.
Which meningococcal vaccine can now be given to infants as young as age 2 months, if indicated?
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