Summary and Action Items
• There is a large outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) primarily among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) in Florida.
• All MSM, regardless of HIV status, should receive at least one dose of meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) vaccine.
• Consider a booster dose for MSM who received MenACWY vaccine ≥ 5 years ago.
• All HIV-infected adults should receive two doses of MenACWY vaccine at least 8 weeks apart and a booster dose every 5 years for life.
• Meningococcal vaccines can be given at the same time as a COVID-19 vaccine.
• Healthcare providers and laboratories must report all IMD suspect cases to CDPH immediately. To report a suspect or confirmed case of meningococcal disease during business hours please call: 312-746-7425; after business hours, call 311 and ask for the CDPH physician on-call.

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