About meningococcal polysaccharise conjugate vaccine dose
Meningococcal conjugate vaccine
Used for
- Prevents invasive meningococcal disease caused by serogroups A, C, Y, W, and X.
Usual adult dose
Usually one intramuscular dose; further doses depend on age, risk, and local guidance.
Usual dose in children
Dosing depends on age and local schedule; it is generally given intramuscularly, sometimes as a multidose series.
Common side effects
- Injection-site pain, redness, or swelling
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Fever
Important warnings
- Not for treating active meningococcal infection.
- Do not give after a severe allergic reaction to a previous dose or vaccine component.
- Postpone vaccination during a significant acute illness.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy data are limited; use when vaccination is indicated after weighing expected benefits and risks.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is not generally a reason to avoid vaccination.
Interactions
- Immunosuppressive treatments may reduce the immune response.
- May be given with other vaccines at separate injection sites.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.