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Meningococcal B immunisation — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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EasyInfectious diseases and immunisationMeningococcal B immunisationRACP Paediatrics

A healthy Aboriginal infant presents for the 2-month immunisation visit in the Northern Territory. The parents ask whether meningococcal B vaccine is funded and whether paracetamol is needed. What would you advise the parents?

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Correct answer: C — Meningococcal B vaccine is funded for eligible Aboriginal infants and paracetamol is recommended

Under the Australian NIP, meningococcal B vaccination is funded for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants at specified early-childhood schedule points, and prophylactic paracetamol is recommended due to fever risk. Pneumococcal vaccination is separate and does not replace meningococcal B protection. The pearl is that jurisdiction and risk-group eligibility matter in Australian immunisation questions.

Reference: Australian Immunisation Handbook; National Immunisation Program Schedule