• Mencevax Acwy Vaccine is used to prevent meningococcal disease
• This is indicated for active immunization to prevent invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, Y, and W-135
• Mencevax Acwy Vaccine is recommended in children (from 2 months of age), adolescents, and adults to prevent invasive meningococcal disease
• The use of this vaccine should be in accordance with official recommendations
• It is given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered
• It is important to receive all the doses of the vaccine to be effective.
• Some common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (such as pain, swelling, redness), nausea, headache, sleepiness, irritability, malaise, and myalgia
• If these side effects do not go away with time or get worse, let the doctor know
• The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
• To make sure the vaccine is safe, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses
• You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking
• Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult and seek advice from their doctor before receiving the vaccine.

Uses of Mencevax Acwy Vaccine

• In Prevention of Meningococcal disease Mencevax Acwy Vaccine is a vaccine that helps protect against meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, Y, and W-135 in children (from 2 years of age), adolescents and adults
• It is given by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered
• Consult your doctor if you have any doubts
• Keeping up to date with recommended vaccines is the best defense against meningococcal disease
• Maintaining healthy habits, like getting plenty of rest and not having close contact with people who are sick, is also helpful in preventing it.

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Frequestly asked Questions

What is Mencevax Acwy Vaccine?

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

Who should not take Mencevax Acwy Vaccine?

Mencevax Acwy Vaccine 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.

Is a booster dose of Mencevax Acwy Vaccine needed?

Yes, a single booster dose of Mencevax Acwy Vaccine 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.

How is Mencevax Acwy Vaccine given?

Mencevax Acwy Vaccine 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 Mencevax Acwy Vaccine.

Can Mencevax Acwy Vaccine cause meningococcal disease?

No. Mencevax Acwy Vaccine 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.

Common and Known Side effects of Mencevax Acwy Vaccine

• Injection site reaction
• Sleepiness
• Nausea
• Headache
• Irritation
• Muscle pain