Mencevax ACWY 50mcg|0.5ml / 50mcg|0.5ml / 50mcg|0.5ml / 50mcg|0.5ml Injection

Mencevax ACWY 50mcg|0.5ml / 50mcg|0.5ml / 50mcg|0.5ml / 50mcg|0.5ml Injection contains Meningococcal Vaccine 50mcg, a vaccine against meningococcal disease. Made by Glaxo Smithkline Ltd, it is prescribed for prevention of meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia. Pack size: 1 vial injection.

Uses of Mencevax ACWY 50mcg|0.5ml / 50mcg|0.5ml / 50mcg|0.5ml / 50mcg|0.5ml Injection

Mencevax ACWY 50mcg|0.5ml / 50mcg|0.5ml / 50mcg|0.5ml / 50mcg|0.5ml Injection protects against infection with Neisseria meningitidis, a bacterium that can cause meningitis and blood poisoning (septicaemia). These infections can become life-threatening within hours. Saudi Arabia requires proof of meningococcal vaccination for Umrah and Hajj pilgrims, and it is also recommended for travellers to high-risk areas, people without a working spleen and close contacts of cases.

How Mencevax ACWY 50mcg|0.5ml / 50mcg|0.5ml / 50mcg|0.5ml / 50mcg|0.5ml Injection works

The vaccine contains sugar coatings from specific groups of meningococcal bacteria, often joined to a protein to strengthen the response. These teach the immune system to recognise the bacteria and make protective antibodies without causing infection.

Possible side effects

After Mencevax ACWY 50mcg|0.5ml / 50mcg|0.5ml / 50mcg|0.5ml / 50mcg|0.5ml Injection, people commonly have mild reactions such as:

• Sore, red or swollen arm
• Mild fever
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Irritability or loss of appetite in young children

Seek urgent help for difficulty breathing or swelling after vaccination.

Precautions and warnings

• It is given by a healthcare professional according to the vaccination schedule.
• For Umrah or Hajj, get vaccinated in good time before travel and keep your vaccination certificate; check the current requirement for the vaccine type.
• Tell the vaccinator if you are unwell with a high fever or have reacted to a vaccine before.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss vaccination with your doctor.
• Store in a refrigerator between 2 and 8°C.

Storage

Store as directed on the pack, protected from light. Injections should only be prepared and given by a doctor, nurse or other trained healthcare professional. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.