Meningococcal group B vaccine (recombinant)

Class
Biologic agents
Subclass
Vaccines
Substance name
Meningococcal group B vaccine, menB vaccine
Brand names
Trumenba®
Common formulations
Suspension for injection
See also
Meningococcal groups A / B / C / W / Y vaccine (purified antigen) (Penbraya®, Penmenvy®)
Multicomponent meningococcal group B vaccine (recombinant)
Indications for use
Labeled indications
Adults
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Prevention of invasive meningococcal disease (caused by N. meningitidis)
Children
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Treatment of invasive meningococcal disease (caused by N. meningitidis)
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy
All trimesters • Australia Category: B1
•
Use only if clearly needed.
Breastfeeding
Little information available on breastfeeding safety.
Unknown amount excreted in breastmilk.
Unknown drug levels in breastfed infants.
Interactions
Drug(s)
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