MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE CAN TAKE A LIFE IN 24 HOURS1-3
Meningococcal disease is an uncommon but serious infection that can progress rapidly from flu-like symptoms to severe illness, often within 24 hours.2-5,8
An effective way to help protect against invasive meningococcal disease is vaccination.2-6*
Learn more about meningococcal disease and how BEXSERO may help protect against invasive meningococcal group B disease.6,7
*Vaccination may not protect all recipients.5,6
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What is Meningococcal Disease?
Meningococcal disease is caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis.4
A person with meningococcal disease may develop meningitis (inflammation of the membranes around the brain), septicaemia (blood infection), or pneumonia (lung infection).4
Early symptoms of meningococcal disease can be difficult to recognise as they may be similar to flu-like illnesses.4
Who is at risk of meningococcal disease?
Meningitis can occur at any age.2
About 1 in 10 people may carry meningococcal bacteria in their throat without being sick. This number may vary by age and setting, with higher carriage rates reported in teenagers compared with other age groups.3,9
Communal or crowded living environments such as boarding schools, university halls of residence and crowded households may increase risk of meningococcal disease.4
What is BEXSERO?
BEXSERO is a vaccine to help protect against invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis group B.6,7
Group B was the most commonly reported meningococcal group among cases of invasive meningococcal disease with a known group in New Zealand in 2025 (26 of 35 cases).8
As with all vaccines, protection cannot be guaranteed for every vaccinated person.6,7
Ready to talk about vaccination?
Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist about meningococcal disease and vaccination options and ask if BEXSERO is right for you or your child.
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