our doctor has suggested Menectra Vaccine for our 2year old baby girl . He has told that the vaccine is optional . What is the use of that Vaccine and is it necessary to get it done please suggest

1 Answer

Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 5 m old boy4 years ago

A. this is an optional vaccine and it is for meningococcal meningitis due to meningococcal bacteria and the rule would be that if you can afford the vaccine you can go for the vaccine

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