A traveller to the African meningitis belt (Sahel region) asks about meningococcal vaccination. Which vaccine formulation is recommended?...

Question

A traveller to the African meningitis belt (Sahel region) asks about meningococcal vaccination. Which vaccine formulation is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Meningococcal ACWY conjugate vaccine - the meningitis belt has high rates of serogroups A, C, W, and Y

Answer

Meningococcal B vaccine only

Answer

Pneumococcal vaccine

Answer

Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine

Answer

No meningococcal vaccine is recommended for travellers

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Meningococcal ACWY for Meningitis Belt