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How does the meningitis B vaccine work?

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in June 2023 by Megan Burke, MD.

Updated on October 22, 2024.

The meningococcal B (MenB) vaccine protects against the meningococcal bacteria that causes meningitis B. Watch this video to learn how this vaccine works.

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