There are three types of vaccines available to help prevent meningococcal disease in the United States: meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) vaccines, serogroup B meningococcal (MenB) vaccines, and pentavalent (MenABCWY) vaccines. The CDC recommends the MenACWY vaccination for children between 2 months and 10 years old if they are at increased risk of meningococcal disease. Similarly, the MenB vaccine can be given to children 10 years of age or older if they have certain risk factors. Additionally, the CDC recommends that all preteens and teens receive meningococcal immunizations. Specifically, it’s recommended that all 11- and 12-year-olds receive the MenACWY vaccine, with a booster shot at 16 years old. Furthermore, teens can get the MenB vaccine between the ages of 16 and 18 years old.  If your child is getting the MenACWY and MenB vaccines simultaneously, the MenABCWY vaccine may be given instead. To learn more about which type of meningococcal vaccine is right for your child, visit Dr. Maria Nabong, MD, at KidsHealth Pediatrics in Scottsdale and Glendale, AZ. For more information, please contact us or book an appointment online. We Have two Pediatric Clinics in Scottsdale, AZ & Glendale, AZ. We serve patients from Glendale AZ, Peoria AZ, Sun City AZ, Scottsdale AZ, North Scottsdale AZ, Grayhawk AZ, and surrounding areas of Phoenix AZ.