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Newer meningitis vaccine appears safe and effective for infants

01-08-2008 · EurekAlert!

A vaccine not yet licensed in the United States produces immunity against four strains of meningococcal disease and is well tolerated when administered to infants, according to a study in the Jan. 9/16 issue of JAMA.

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