Bexsero Meningococcal 0.5ml vaccine suspension for injection in pre-filled syringe POM X1

What is Bexsero?:

 

Bexsero is a Meningococcal group B Vaccine. Bexsero contains four different components from the surface of the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis group B.

 

What is it used for?:

 

Bexsero is given to individuals from 2 months of age and older to help protect against disease caused by the Neisseria meningitidis group B bacteria. These bacteria can cause serious, and sometimes life-threatening, infections such as meningitis (inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord) and sepsis (blood poisoning). The vaccine works by specifically stimulating the body’s natural defense system of the vaccinated person. This results in protection against the disease.

 

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