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Medicines zilucoplan sodiumQuestion & answer

zilucoplan sodium · Medicine question

Why is meningococcal vaccination needed?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

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Blocking C5 weakens an important defence against meningococcal bacteria. Vaccination lowers the risk but cannot prevent every infection.

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