Is it not recommended to receive the self-paid meningococcal vaccine?
Nov 27, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
There is no statement advising against receiving the self-paid meningococcal vaccine. Whether or not to recommend the self-paid meningococcal vaccine mainly depends on individual circumstances. In daily life, maintaining good hygiene habits, such as frequent handwashing and avoiding close contact with infected individuals, can also help prevent meningococcal disease. For families with limited financial resources, the free meningococcal vaccine already provides basic immunization protection.
Generally speaking, there is no recommendation against receiving the self-paid meningococcal vaccine. Whether to receive the self-paid meningococcal vaccine mainly depends on personal choice. Detailed analysis is as follows:
Self-paid meningococcal vaccines, such as the AC-Hib trivalent combined meningococcal vaccine and the ACYW135 quadrivalent combined meningococcal vaccine, can prevent more types of meningococcal infections compared to free vaccines. These self-paid vaccines typically offer immune protection against multiple meningococcal serogroups, including A, C, and several other groups, thus providing more comprehensive protection. If a family's financial situation allows and parents wish to provide more comprehensive health protection for their children, choosing a self-paid meningococcal vaccine is a reasonable decision. For families with limited financial resources, free meningococcal vaccines already provide basic immune protection. In such cases, if the cost of self-paid vaccines cannot be afforded, one may choose to receive only the free vaccines.
In daily life, maintaining good hygiene habits, such as frequent handwashing and avoiding close contact with infected individuals, can also help prevent meningococcal disease.
