Get Information About Meningococcal Disease And Vaccination

What is meningococcal disease? Meningococcal disease is a rare, serious illness caused by a bacteria (Neisseria meningitidis). It can cause meningitis, which is an infection of the brain and spinal cord, and it can also cause blood infections.

MenACWY Vaccines Vaccine providers also give it to certain people at increased risk of meningococcal disease. It helps protect against 4 types of the bacteria that cause meningococcal disease (serogroups A, C, W, and Y).

CDC recommends meningococcal vaccination for all preteens and teens. In certain situations, CDC also recommends other children and adults get meningococcal vaccines. Below is more information about which meningococcal vaccines, including booster shots, CDC recommends for people by age.

Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) is highly effective at protecting against four strains of the meningococcal bacteria. Three strains are common in the United States and the fourth strain protects travelers to certain countries where the disease is more common.

The most common side effects are usually mild and go away on their own. Severe allergic reactions following vaccination are rare, but can be life threatening. Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can include hives, swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, and weakness.

For children under the age of 7 years, administer a booster dose 3 years after completion of the primary series and every 5 years thereafter. For children 7 years old or older and adults, administer a booster dose 5 years after completion of the primary series and every 5 years thereafter.

Protects against the bacteria that cause meningococcal disease. Protects your child from infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord, as well as bloodstream infections. Protects your child from long-term disabilities that often come with surviving meningococcal disease.

What is meningococcal disease? Meningococcal disease is a rare, serious illness caused by a bacteria (Neisseria meningitidis). It can cause meningitis, which is an infection of the brain and spinal cord, and it can also cause blood infections. Up to one out of seven (10-14 percent) of those who get the disease die.

The researchers found that people who received both doses of the meningitis vaccine were far less likely to be diagnosed with a gonorrhea infection. Two doses of the vaccine were 40% protective against gonorrhea; one dose of the vaccine was 26% effective at preventing gonorrhea infection.

The meningococcal vaccines protect against meningococcal disease, which can lead to bacterial meningitis and other serious infections.

There are lots of different strains of Men B infection. The vaccine protects against most (about three quarters) but not all the strains. The vaccine reduces your baby's chance of getting the infection. But there is still a small chance they could get it, so it is important to know the signs and symptoms of meningitis.