Meningococcal C is on the schedule to be given at 12 months. it's only one shot. Don't forget that there's lots of other strains of meningococcal, esp B which is common and really dangerous so you still need to be vigilant watching out for it. And of course for pneumococcal. I so wish I could afford that vaccine.
Someone asked what's in them. It can vary but is sometimes a dead form of the virus. a live and attenuated form which can't replicate or some small part of the virus like bits of the protein coat that surrounds the DNA or RNA of the virus. I'm less sure about the bacteria ones but something similar I guess. The body then builds up an immune response so that if the real thing gets in the body can easily attack it and kill it without getting sick. I truly believe it's worth it and much safer for my daughter than risking any of the illnesses and also worth it for us as a community as well. I know I'd never forgive myself if Gabby's immunisations weren't up to date and she passed an illness on to a baby who was too young to be immunised. So many of these can be fatal to a young baby.
That's my 2 cents worth in response to a simple question <grin>. One of my many faults.
Karen, mum to Gabrielle 1/9/03, #2 edd 24/8/05