Private Meningitis ACWY Vaccination

Just one dose is required

This vaccine which is referred to as the MenACWY vaccine helps protect you against life-threatening illnesses like meningitis and sepsis. Most teenagers have this at school but those who missed the MenACWY vaccine at school can still have it at MUMS up to the age of 25.

The meningitis ACWY vaccine protects against four strains of meningococcal bacteria: A, C, W, and Y. These can cause serious infections like meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning).

Men ACWY is commonly recommended for:

• Teenagers and young adults (often around ages 13–25)
• University/college students, especially those in shared accommodation
• Travellers to certain countries (e.g., parts of Africa, Saudi Arabia for Hajj/Umrah)
• People with certain medical conditions affecting immunity

Vaccination is the best protection.

Why have the MenACWY Vaccination?

The MenACWY prevents life threatening illnesses from meningitis and septicaemia which can cause disabilities, hearing loss, and brain damage. Meningitis its most common in babies, children, and young adults. MenACWY helps protect against an additional 4 types of bacteria which are linked to meningitis. Like all vaccines, 100% immunity is not guaranteed but it is wise to immunise.

Those at risk from meningitis

People with certain medical conditions, some in high-risk jobs, travel to certain countries and those close to people who are infected are also at risk. This one dose vaccine - Meningococcal ACWY should be given at least 10 days before planned travel.

It is wise to vaccinate with MenACWY before starting University, where meningitis can spread easily and quickly. It is wise to check the risk of a country you may be travelling to and ensure you are protected beforehand.

MenACWY Vaccination side effects

Side effects include – nausea, rash, headache, fatigue, appetite loss and feeling irritable.

About Meningococcal Meningitis

Meningococcal meningitis is spread through sneezing, coughing, or direct contact with respiratory secretions. It is an acute disease that can cause serious systemic infection. 

Although respiratory infections are often difficult to prevent – hygiene when coughing and sneezing can help, and we recommended avoiding overcrowded areas to reduce your exposure risk where this disease is prevalent.

If any of these or a multiple of these symptoms occur, then it is important to contact the emergency services.

The disease is transmitted by sneezing, coughing, or direct contact with respiratory secretions. The bacteria are found in the nasal passages of healthy individuals.

For more information about MUMS vaccinations, immunisations, and travel vaccines – visit this link.

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