GSK's PENMENVY, a groundbreaking 5-in-1 meningococcal vaccine, has received a positive recommendation from the US CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The vaccine is recommended for persons over 10 years old as an alternative to separate MenACWY and MenB vaccinations.
The vaccine combines components from GSK's existing vaccines BEXSERO and MENVEO, providing protection against serogroups A, B, C, W, and Y of Neisseria meningitidis in a single dose. The FDA approved PENMENVY on February 14, 2025, for individuals aged 10-25 years.
Currently, MenB is the leading cause of invasive meningococcal disease, yet vaccination rates remain low with less than 13% of 17-year-olds completing the recommended two-dose series. GSK manufactures three of every four MenB doses administered in the US. The vaccine will be available for use in the US from Summer 2025.
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