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Medicines eculizumabQuestion & answer

eculizumab · Medicine question

Can meningitis occur after vaccination?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. Meningococcal disease can occur despite vaccination.

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