This is a vaccine that decreases your risk of getting bacterial meningitis, an infection of the lining around the spinal cord and brain.
The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.
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Our prices are estimates based on an average and may not be your actual costs. Your costs may be higher or lower for a number of reasons, including insurance deductibles, how sick you are, or other factors.
Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.
This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.
The administration of a vaccine to prevent your or your child from getting bacterial meningitis
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Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.
Certain vaccines can help prevent some types of bacterial meningitis:
Household members and others in close contact with people who have meningococcal meningitis should receive antibiotics to prevent becoming infected. Doses of Hib vaccine are usually recommended at these ages:
Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.
To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.
Here are some other procedures and tests that may relate to your condition, or could serve as alternative options to explore with your provider. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary.
This is a routine office visit with a regular health care provider for females 12 to 17 years of age.
This is a routine office visit with a regular healthcare provider for males 12 to 17 years of age.
This is a routine office visit with a regular healthcare provider for children 5 to 11 years of age.
This is a routine office visit with a new healthcare provider for children 12 to 17 years of age.
This is a routine office visit with a new healthcare provider for children 12 to 17 years of age.
This is a routine office visit with a new healthcare provider for children 5 to 11 years of age.