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Penicillin is blocking the synthesis and repair of the cell wall of susceptible bacteria (Cowan,
2017, ch. 12). This is effective because as the N. meningitidis cells replicate, they will no
longer

Is there a childhood vaccine against this microbe? Name the vaccine. If so, when is it administered (the recommended schedule, including boosters)? If the vaccine is not recommended during childhood, which at-risk group should get the vaccine, and when? Describe the type of vaccine and how it works. If there is no vaccine available, list at least three measures that can be implemented to prevent transmission of this infection.