About Bexsero

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BEXSERO

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The first and only meningitis B* vaccine that can be used in children under 10 years of age. 

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BEXSERO helps provide protection against invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) caused by bacteria Neisseria meningitidis group B strains (meningitis B*). 

IS BEXSERO PART OF ROUTINE VACCINATION SCHEDULE?

BEXSERO or vaccination against meningitis B* is not part of your child’s routine vaccination schedule.
Help protect your child against meningitis B*

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DID YOU KNOW THIS ABOUT BEXSERO?

It is part of 8 immunization programs in different countries including UK, Ireland, Italy, South Australia, Andorra, San Marino, Spain, and Lithuania.

+76 million doses distributed worldwide from 2015 to 2021*†

Vaccination against meningitis B* is not part of your child’s routine vaccination schedule.

Help protect your child against meningococcal disease caused by meningitis B.*

* Invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis group B strains.

† 30,696,000 doses distributed worldwide from March 2015 to August 2018.

Dosing

Recommended vaccination schedule, based on your child’s age:

For infants aged 2 months to 5 months, there are two possible dosing schedules. During the next appointment, talk to your doctor about vaccination against meningitis B and the dosing schedule that is right for your baby.

  • Infant aged 2 through 5 months (2 doses +1 booster)

    PRIMARY IMMUNIZATION
    2 primary doses*†- Each dose is 0.5 mL
    At least 2 months apart
    1 booster dose – (0.5 mL)
    Required in the 2nd year of life after an interval of ≥6 months from the last injection of the initial course. 
    * The initial course can also be given as 3 injections with ≥1 month interval between the primary doses. A booster dose should be given in the 2nd year of life after an interval of ≥6 months from the last injection of the initial course.
     † The need for, and timing, of further doses has not yet been determined.

  • Infant aged 6 through 11 months

    PRIMARY IMMUNIZATION
    2 primary doses – Each dose is 0.5 mL
    At least 2 months apart
    1 booster dose – (0.5 mL)
    Required in the 2nd year of life after an interval of ≥2 months from the last dose.

  • Child aged 12 through 23 months

    PRIMARY IMMUNIZATION
    2 primary doses – Each dose is 0.5 mL
    At least 2 months apart
    1 booster dose – (0.5 mL)
    Required after an interval of 12 to 23 months from the last dose.

  • Child, adolescent, or adult, aged 2 through 25 years

    PRIMARY IMMUNIZATION
    2 primary doses – Each dose is 0.5 mL
    At least 1 month apart
    1 booster dose – (0.5 mL)
    May be considered in individuals at continuous risk of exposure to meningococcal disease.

To download this dosing schedule, click on the button below.

Download This Schedule

Make sure that your child gets all prescribed doses. This allows your child to get the full benefits of BEXSERO.

Sign up for the BEXSERO dose reminder tool that will let you know when your child’s next dose is due.

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Potential side effects

Like all vaccines, BEXSERO may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

When BEXSERO is administered, very common side effects* (affecting more than 1 in 10 people) your child may experience at the site of injection include:

  • pain/tenderness
  • redness of the skin
  • swelling of the skin
  • hardness of the skin

* Reported in all age groups from 2 months through 25 years.

Side effects may occur after receiving this vaccine. Click to view possible side effects by age group:

Infants and children (2 months to 10 years of age)

Individuals 11 years of age or older

Reporting a side effect (or adverse event)

If you need to report an adverse event, please call 1-800-387-7374.

Please note: Your healthcare professional is the best source of information regarding your health. You are advised to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of BEXSERO with your healthcare professional before receiving the vaccine.

For complete instructions, see the Consumer Information leaflet  that comes with your BEXSERO prescription.