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Bexsero: A vaccine to protect against meningococcal group B disease

This factsheet covers Bexsero: a vaccine to protect against meningococcal group B disease.

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Overview

This resource has been prepared to assist vaccinators respond to parent questions about meningococcal disease, to increase vaccinator knowledge about the vaccine profile and its administration; and in contrast to other New Zealand (NZ) vaccinations, to outline the recommended use of prophylactic paracetamol to reduce fever with every dose of Bexsero in children aged under 2 years.

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Overview

This resource has been prepared to assist vaccinators respond to parent questions about meningococcal disease, to increase vaccinator knowledge about the vaccine profile and its administration; and in contrast to other New Zealand (NZ) vaccinations, to outline the recommended use of prophylactic paracetamol to reduce fever with every dose of Bexsero in children aged under 2 years.

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