#asktheexpert Hello doc, My baby is 2.5 yrs old. Could you pls suggest, should we give meningococcal vaccine. How important is this vaccine as it is written as optional vaccine. thank you

A. hi your baby is 2.5 years old now meningococcal vaccine is a optional vaccine and it should be given if the risk of this infection is high in your region which could be known after consulting with your local pediatrician