8/9/2016
Physicians may experience more inquiries about prevention options for Meningitis B due to Pfizer’s new 60-second, branded television ad running in Los Angeles through September.
The TV ad is intended to help parents of adolescents and young adults understand the importance of talking to their children’s doctor or pharmacist about vaccinating them against meningitis B. The ad also discusses a Pfizer vaccine option, which is known as Trumenba. https://pfi.sr/ZXrx
In support of clinicians and their staff, Pfizer is offering a set of resources for healthcare providers, pharmacists and patients to help educate them about meningitis B [and a vaccine option]. This includes:
For Healthcare providers:
– Written information about a Pfizer vaccine option
– Information about the ACIP recommendation regarding meningitis B vaccination
– Back to School Kit (customizable patient e-mails and texts from healthcare provider offices to parents of adolescent and young adult patients encouraging them to make appointments to get vaccinated against meningitis B with a Pfizer vaccine option; dose reminders)
– Information about where to locate a Pfizer vaccine option
For patients:
– Parent brochure with information about meningitis B, prevalence, risk factors and a branded Pfizer vaccine option