5 things parents should know about the MenB vaccine

Learn what it does and why it's important.

Medically reviewed by Megan Burke, MD.

Updated onSeptember, 2026

Information for parents and teens considering the vaccination for serogroup B meningococcal disease.

Determine what vaccinations your teen has had, what vaccines they need, and how to get caught up.

Learn what to expect and how this year is different from years past.

Try these tips to reduce your chances of a potentially harmful mistake.

This program can lower your risk of dying by up to 30 percent.