Content about Meningococcal vaccine

November 7, 2011

MinuteClinic prepares for new meningitis vaccine mandate in Texas

CVS Caremark’s MinuteClinic has prepared all of its Texas-based clinics for an increased demand for the meningococcal vaccine for bacterial meningitis following a bill signed into law last May, whereby Texas will become the first state in the country to require that all college students receive one dose or booster of the meningococcal vaccine for bacterial meningitis.

April 25, 2011

Menactra approved for use in infants, toddlers

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first vaccine for preventing meningococcal disease in children as young as 9 months old, the agency said.

October 25, 2010

Novartis: Menveo protects infants against meningococcal disease

An investigative vaccine made by Novartis appears to offer good protection against meningococcal disease in...

August 25, 2010

FDA gives Sanofi Pasteur the OK to expand use of Menactra vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration has accepted an application from Sanofi Pasteur to expand the...