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If a child with a high-risk condition receives MenACWY at age 9 years (and a second primary dose 8 weeks later), should they receive a booster dose at age 14 years (5 years after the primary series), or should they receive a dose at age 16 years as recommended in the routine schedule?

The MenACWY booster dose should be given at 14 years (5 years after the primary series) and every 5 years thereafter. The every-5-year booster dose schedule for people with high-risk conditions takes precedence over the routine adolescent schedule.

Last reviewed: March 24, 2024

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This page was updated on March 24, 2024.