The first meningococcal vaccine became available in the 1970s.[7] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[8] The wholesale cost in the developing world is between US $3.23 and $10.77 per dose as of 2014.[9] In the United States it costs $100-200 for a course.[10]
Umjovo wekucala we-meningococcal wacala kutfolakala ngabo-1970.[5] Useluhleni Lwemitsi Lebalulekile Lwetinhlangano Tetemphilo Mhlabawonkhe, umitsi lobaluleke kakhulu ledzingekako kuluhlelo lolusisekelo lwetemphilo.[6] Tindleko tawo ewoliseli ubita 3.23 na 10.77 USD ngelidosi ngalinye nga-2014.[7] E-United States ubita 100 kuya ku-200 USD umjovo.[8]