Meningitis ACWY vaccine (also called MenACWY) protects against four strains of meningococci that cause meningitis (infection and inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord) and septicaemia (sepsis and infection of the blood). ...
Meningitis C vaccine. Given to babies at the age of 12 weeks, 1 year, to teenagers and students entering university for the first time. MMR vaccine. Given to babies who are 1 year and followed by a second dose at 3 years and 4 months. Meningitis ACWY vaccine. Given to teenagers, first...
Meningitis ACWY vaccine for travellersAdrienne Willcox
Young Adults: in particular teenagers, sixth formers and Students, or those living away from home for the first time are susceptible to certain bacteria strains and for this reason, are advised to have the Meningitis ACWY vaccine. Older Adults or those with weakened immunity: anyone with weak ...
University Students - First-time university students up to the age of 25 will also be offered the Men ACWY vaccine, fist-time students can take up the offer of the vaccination when offered by their GP from August 2015, before starting university. If they are unable to take up the offer ...