What Is BEXSERO (Meningococcal Group B Vaccine)?

BEXSERO is a vaccine approved for 10- through 25-year-olds to prevent meningococcal group B disease (also known as meningitis B) caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria.

BEXSERO may not protect all vaccine recipients.

DOSAGE

BEXSERO is a 2- or 3-dose vaccine series given in the muscle of the upper arm. Ask your teen's doctor for more information on which schedule may be right for your teen.

It is important to receive all recommended doses.

Patients must receive the same vaccine product for all doses.

WHO SHOULD NOT GET BEXSERO

  • People should not get BEXSERO if they have had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient of BEXSERO or after a previous dose of BEXSERO

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

  • The tip cap of the prefilled syringe may or may not be made with natural rubber latex. Natural rubber latex may cause allergic reactions.
  • Fainting can occur after receiving BEXSERO. For this reason, your healthcare professional may ask you to sit or lie down for 15 minutes after receiving BEXSERO
  • Vaccination with BEXSERO may not result in protection in all vaccine recipients
  • Some individuals with weakened immune systems may have reduced immune responses to BEXSERO
  • Individuals with certain complement deficiencies and individuals receiving treatment that inhibits terminal complement activation (for example, eculizumab) are at increased risk for invasive disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis group B even after being vaccinated with BEXSERO

WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS?

The most common side effects associated with BEXSERO are:

  • pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site
  • fatigue
  • headache
  • nausea
  • muscle pain

TELL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL:

  • if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. BEXSERO should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed
  • if you experience an allergic reaction after a dose of BEXSERO

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • It is unknown if BEXSERO can be given with other recommended adolescent vaccines
  • It is unknown if BEXSERO is safe and effective in children younger than 10 years of age or adults older than 65 years of age

Ask your healthcare professional about all the risks and benefits of BEXSERO. Only a healthcare professional can decide if BEXSERO is right for you or your child.