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Vaccine For Childhood Meningitis Approved

By National Confidential | 15 June 2012 7:44 am EST Updated 15 June 2012 7:44 am EST
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to fight meningitis in children.

Menhibrix
Menhibrix

Menhibrix, from GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals is approved for use in children from 6 weeks old up to 18 months. The vaccine can prevent invasive disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups C and Y, and Haemophilus influenzae type b.

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