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Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135)

Information about Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135)

Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) Uses

Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) is used to prevent meningococcal disease.

How Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) works

Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) is a vaccine which helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.

Common side effects of Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135)

Headache, Injection site pain, Injection site redness, Injection site induration (hardening of a normally soft tissue or organ), Irritability, Sleepiness, General discomfort, Muscle pain, Nausea

Available Medicine for Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135)

Meningo A&CSanofi India Ltd
3951 variant(s)
Meningitis ActSanofi India Ltd
3811 variant(s)
MenomuneSanofi India Ltd
5181 variant(s)
QuadrimeningoBio-Med Pvt Ltd
6501 variant(s)
MenveoGlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
35991 variant(s)
Mencevax AcwyGlaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
10502 variant(s)
Quadri MeningoBiomed Pharmaceuticals
11501 variant(s)

Expert advice for Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135)

  • Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) is used to prevent meningococcal disease.
  • It is not recommended for use in infants and children under 9 months of age.
  • It is usually given by injection into the muscle of the upper arm.
  • Your doctor will advise you if and when you should receive a booster dose.
  • Immunocompromised individuals or persons suffering from functional or anatomic asplenia (including sickle cell disease) should get it.
  • People travelling to US & Europe, Hajj (as meningococcal meningitis is more prevalent there) are advised to get vaccinated with Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135).

Frequently asked questions for Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135)

Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135)

Q. What is Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135)?

Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) is a vaccine indicated for active immunization to prevent invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, Y, and W-135. Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) is approved for use in persons aged 2 months through 55 years.

Q. Who should not take Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135)?

Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) should not be given to patients with known allergy to any other ingredients of this medicine, or any other similar medicines in the past. Signs of an allergic reaction may include an itchy skin rash, shortness of breath and swelling of the face or tongue. If you have had an allergic reaction to any medicine earlier, inform your doctor about it.

Q. Is a booster dose of Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) needed?

Yes, a single booster dose of Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) may be administered to individuals aged 15 through 55 years who may be at a continued risk of getting meningococcal disease, if at least 4 years have passed since a prior dose of it was given. If you have any doubts, consult your doctor.

Q. How is Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) given?

Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) is given by a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. Usually, it is given into the muscle of your upper arm, but it may also be given in the thigh muscle in children. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135).

Q. Can Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) cause meningococcal disease?

No. Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) will not cause meningococcal disease. It just helps your body in producing antibodies against it, so that your body can fight the infection if you are exposed to it in future.

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