meningococcal

American  

[muh-ning-goh-kahk-uhl] / məˌnɪŋ goʊˈkɑk əl /

adjective

1. relating to or caused by the meningococcus, a bacterium.

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Example Sentences

The AAP recommends that all children receive vaccines for hepatitis A and B, Covid-19, influenza, rotavirus and meningococcal disease, which causes meningitis and other infections.

From The Wall Street Journal

But now they are only recommending vaccinations against meningococcal disease, hepatitis B, and hepatitis A to children who broadly face a higher risk of infections.

From Salon

For example, when asked about meningococcal diseases, Lundgren said it’s not really a “public health problem” in Denmark.

From Salon

Now 11 vaccines are recommended for all children, while immunizations against influenza, hepatitis A and B, rotavirus, meningococcal disease, COVID-19 and RSV pushed into “high-risk” or “shared clinical decision-making” categories.

From MarketWatch

Many high-income countries recommend a similar number of vaccines and have expanded, not shrunk, their pediatric influenza and meningococcal programs.

From MarketWatch