VA-MENGOC-BC
Cuban meningococcal group B + C vaccine · Instituto Finlay de Vacunas
Prevents
Dosing schedules
Primary 2-dose schedule for people aged 6 months to 45 years
For: Infants (0–1 year)
| Dose | Age | Minimum interval from previous dose |
|---|---|---|
| Dose 1 (VA-Mengoc-BC) | 6 months | – |
| Dose 2 (VA-Mengoc-BC) | 7 months (earliest 7 months) | 42 days |
Two primary doses 6–8 weeks apart. Do not give to pregnant women unless clearly necessary and the epidemiological risk is high.
Source: Recommended vaccination schedules for all ages in Vietnam (2026 edition). Reviewed on 07/10/2026.
Special precautions
2 doses 6–8 weeks apart for people aged 6 months to 45 years.
Giving with other vaccines
- Bexsero (4CMenB): can be given on the same day. Because their main components differ (OMV PorA vs 4 recombinant proteins) and both are inactivated vaccines, people who have had VA-Mengoc-BC can receive Bexsero at any time to broaden coverage of serogroup B strains (>80%), with no waiting interval.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Safe