What it prevents: Meningitis, blood infections
Spread by: Saliva, coughing, kissing, sharing drinks
Required? Yes – mandated by the Immunization of School Pupils Act
Exemptions: Must be notarized and submitted to Public Health
Vaccine contains:
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Killed meningococcal bacteria
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Diphtheria or tetanus toxoid
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Sodium chloride, sodium phosphate, sucrose, trometamol