Meningococcal Vaccines: What You Need to Know
Meningococcal Vaccines: What You Need to Know
7. The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
A federal program exists to help pay for the care of anyone who has had a rare serious reaction to a vaccine.
For information about the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, call 1-800-338-2382 or visit their website at http://www.hrsa.gov/vaccinecompensation.
8. How can I learn more?
Meningococcal Vaccine: What You Need to Know
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7. The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
A federal program exists to help pay for the care of anyone who has had a rare serious reaction to a vaccine.
For information about the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, call 1-800-338-2382 or visit their website at http://www.hrsa.gov/vaccinecompensation.
8. How can I learn more?
- Ask your immunization provider. They can give you the vaccine package insert or suggest other sources of information.
- Call your local or state health department.
- Contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
- Call 1-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC-INFO)
- Visit CDC’s websites at: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines
- Visit CDC’s meningococcal disease website at http://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/bacterial.html
- Visit CDC’s Travelers’ Health website at wwwn.cdc.gov/travel