This is A vaccine against
This vaccine is used in the prevention of Neisseria meningitidis bacteria
And it is called the meningococcus bacteria or meningococcus
This causes meningitis and meningococcemia which is a type of blood contamination with bacteria that may cause death
The mortality rate is of 5 to 10 percent
19 percent of the survivors suffered of deafness, neurological problems or missing limbs
Commercial examples:
Menactra
Mencevax
Nimenrix
Given at the age of
Nine months or two years
And given to the adults while going for Hajj or infested areas, such as some places in Africa
If the child has thaken vaccine 3-5 years ago it is preferred to take it again in the event of exposure, such as travel to those places
information for specialists
bacteria has 13 subtypes
including most accountable are A.B.C.W135.X.Y
Four of them are contained in the vaccine
A C W135 Y
vaccine in either conjugate vaccine like Menactra
suitable from 9 months to 55 years
given intramuscular
or polysachharide vaccine for 2 years to older than 55 years
like Mencevax
nimenrix from 12 months to older than 55 years
Common side effects of Menomune include pain, redness, swelling, pain, tenderness, or a lump at the injection site that usually lasts 1-2 days. Other side effects of Menomune include headache, fever, chills, and tiredness.
There is an outbreak of meningococcal disease in my area – should I get the vaccine even though I am pregnant?
Meningococcal disease is a very serious condition. If you are at risk to get the disease, it is recommended that you get the vaccine, regardless of whether or not you are pregnant.
Can I receive the meningococcal vaccine while breastfeeding?
Yes. Noninfectious vaccines like the meningococcal vaccine are compatible with breastfeeding. Be sure to talk to your health care provider about all your choices for breastfeeding.
six studies that included 335 women who received the older MPSV type vaccines during pregnancy found no related harmful effects. Most of these women were vaccinated after the first trimester.
This vaccine is used in the prevention of Neisseria meningitidis bacteria
And it is called the meningococcus bacteria or meningococcus
This causes meningitis and meningococcemia which is a type of blood contamination with bacteria that may cause death
19 percent of the survivors suffered of deafness, neurological problems or missing limbs
Commercial examples:
Menactra
Mencevax
Nimenrix
Given at the age of
Nine months or two years
And given to the adults while going for Hajj or infested areas, such as some places in Africa
If the child has thaken vaccine 3-5 years ago it is preferred to take it again in the event of exposure, such as travel to those places
information for specialists
bacteria has 13 subtypes
including most accountable are A.B.C.W135.X.Y
Four of them are contained in the vaccine
A C W135 Y
vaccine in either conjugate vaccine like Menactra
suitable from 9 months to 55 years
given intramuscular
or polysachharide vaccine for 2 years to older than 55 years
like Mencevax
nimenrix from 12 months to older than 55 years
Common side effects of Menomune include pain, redness, swelling, pain, tenderness, or a lump at the injection site that usually lasts 1-2 days. Other side effects of Menomune include headache, fever, chills, and tiredness.
There is an outbreak of meningococcal disease in my area – should I get the vaccine even though I am pregnant?
Can I receive the meningococcal vaccine while breastfeeding?
Yes. Noninfectious vaccines like the meningococcal vaccine are compatible with breastfeeding. Be sure to talk to your health care provider about all your choices for breastfeeding.
six studies that included 335 women who received the older MPSV type vaccines during pregnancy found no related harmful effects. Most of these women were vaccinated after the first trimester.