MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE belongs to the class of medicines called immunizing agents. MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE helps protect against infections caused by bacteria (germs) called 'Neisseria meningitidis' types A, C, W-135, and Y. Neisseria meningitidis bacteria can cause serious illnesses such as meningitis (an infection of the tissue that lines the brain and spinal cord), and septicaemia (an infection of the blood).
MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE is a vaccine or immunizing agent that contains Neisseria meningitidis types A, C, W-135 and Y conjugates. MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE helps your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the bacteria. These antibodies help protect you against the diseases.
A healthcare professional will administer MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE. In a few cases, MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE may cause side effects such as low-grade fever, redness, pain, and swelling at the injection site. These side effects are temporary and resolve over time. However, inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist or get worse.
Before using MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE, let your doctor know about your and/or your children's medical conditions, sensitivities, and all the ongoing medications. You must inform your doctor before getting MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, want to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
Prevention of meningitis (an infection of the tissue that lines the brain and spinal cord) and septicaemia (an infection of the blood).
MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE belongs to the group of medications called ‘immunising agents’ used for the prevention of meningitis (an infection of the tissue that lines the brain and spinal cord) and septicaemia (an infection of the blood) in adults, adolescents, children and infants over the age of 6 weeks. MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE contains Neisseria meningitidis types A, C, W-135 and Y conjugates that help the body to develop immunity by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies against meningitis and septicaemia.
Before using MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE, let your doctor know about all your and/or your children's medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications used. Do not use any other drugs or supplements with MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE unless prescribed by the doctor. MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE will only protect against infections caused by the bacteria 'Neisseria meningitidis' types A, C, W-135, and Y. MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE is recommended not to be used under the age of 6 weeks. Inform your doctor if you have an infection with a high temperature (over 38°C); the vaccination will not be given until you feel better.
Drug-Drug Interactions: MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE may interact with medications indicated for immune reconstitution in pediatric patients with congenital athymia (e.g. allogeneic processed thymus tissue)
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE may interact with disease conditions, including Fever, Infection - Bacterial/Fungal/Protozoal/Viral, and weak immune system.
It is unknown whether MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE interacts with alcohol or not. However, it is advisable not to take alcohol as a precautionary measure.
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or expecting pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
It is unknown whether MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE is excreted in human milk. Inform the doctor if you are breastfeeding. A decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or the medicine, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE is unlikely to impair your ability to drive or operate machinery. However, sometimes, MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE makes you feel tired and dizzy; if it happens to you, do not drive or operate machinery.
Inform your doctor if you and/or your children have liver impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Inform your doctor if you and/or your children have kidney impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE can be given safely to children and infants over the age of 6 weeks.
Meningitis: Meningitis is a disease caused by the inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord known as the meninges.
Septicaemia: It is a bacterial infection caused by an immense number of bacteria entering the blood bloodstream.