Vacinnes

RECOMMENDED VACCINES FOR CHILDREN UNDER 2 YEARS

Meningococcus C Vaccine

The vaccine is indicated for the prevention of systemic disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C, such as generalized bloodstream infection, meningitis and meningococcemia. It is an inactivated vaccine composed of purified molecules (polysaccharides) from the Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C protein-conjugated and is intramuscularly administered. The National Immunization Program recommends two doses of the basic regimen, at 3 and 5 months of age, and a booster dose at 12 months. It is available in SUS and in the ACWY meningococcal conjugate vaccine (in the private health system).

The Vaccine Observatory studies routine vaccines indicated for children under two years of age (except flu and yellow fever), considering the recommendations of the National Immunization Schedule of the National Immunization Program of the Ministry of Health.

Other sources of reliable vaccination information:

Ministry of Health of Brazil
https://saude.gov.br/
São Paulo State Epidemiological Surveillance Center
http://www.saude.sp.gov.br/cve-centro-de-vigilancia-epidemiologica-prof.-alexandre-vranjac/
Brazilian Society of Immunizations
https://sbim.org.br/
Pan American Health Organization
https://www.paho.org/bra/
World Health Organization
https://www.who.int/
CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/