Meningitis B Information

Seek immediate medical care at the closest hospital emergency department, if you (or someone around you) develop some of the following symptoms. You might not have all of these symptoms.

• Fever
• Stiff neck
• Severe headache
• Confusion
• Rash
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Sensitivity to light

Get vaccinated to prevent future infection

• Cal Poly Health Center (if you are a currently enrolled Cal Poly student): Cost:
  • Bexsero $156.00 per shot for two shot series or
  • Trumenba at $114 per shot for three shot series
  • These are Cal Poly prices for stock on the shelf, and subject to change with the next shipment.
• Any pharmacy covered under your health insurance plan. Please contact your health insurance company and ask them the following questions:
  • Is meningitis B vaccine a covered benefit on your policy?
  • What is the co-pay?
  • Which vaccine do they cover (Trumenba or Bexsero)? Both are equally effective but Trumenba requires a 3-shot series, while Bexsero is a 2-shot series. You must stay with the same drug to complete the entire series.

I already received a meningitis vaccination. Do I still need this one?
The meningitis vaccine you received likely covers the A, C, W and Y groups. The Meningitis B vaccine specifically helps prevent group B disease and is administered in a series of shots. For additional information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/meningococcal/

To avoid contracting meningitis:

• Don’t share dishes, glasses, cigarettes or other items.
• Wash hands frequently.
• Cough into your sleeve, not into your hand.