Meningitis Vaccine question - Please Help

[jk3]

I know this is a live vaccine but I'm not sure if someone can contract Meningitis after being exposed to someone who has had the vaccine. Does anyone know? Thanks.


Jenn
DS 6/03

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[Marisa6826]

I'm pretty sure it's NOT a live vaccine. It's part of the Prevnar shot.

There was a thread about this approximately two weeks ago, you might want to do a search (I'd do it for you but I need to jump in the shower ;) ).

-m

[jk3]

My DS has had the Prevnar shot(s). I'm curious about the adult vaccine-the vaccine that entering college students are required to get. Is that a live vaccine? Is it possible to contract Meningitis from that vaccine?

Jenn
DS 6/03

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030603/2/5/1/-5/.png

[mommd]

It is not a live vaccine, so no, you can't contract Meningitis from it.

[jk3]

Thank you. I feel better!

Jenn
DS 6/03

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