<P> The first meningococcal vaccine became available in the 1970s . It is on the World Health Organization 's List of Essential Medicines , the most effective and safe medicines needed in a health system . The wholesale cost in the developing world is between 3.23 and 10.77 USD per dose as of 2014 . In the United States it costs 100 to 200 USD for a course . </P>
<P> The first meningococcal vaccine became available in the 1970s . It is on the World Health Organization 's List of Essential Medicines , the most effective and safe medicines needed in a health system . The wholesale cost in the developing world is between 3.23 and 10.77 USD per dose as of 2014 . In the United States it costs 100 to 200 USD for a course . </P>
when did the first meningitis vaccine come out
when did the first meningitis vaccine come out
1970s
1970s