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MenACWY

The MenACWY vaccine is given as an injection in the upper arm. 
It’s recommended for young people, who are at a higher risk of getting meningococcal disease. The vaccine is also recommended for people with no spleen or a spleen that doesn’t work properly, Hajj pilgrims, and travelers to countries with high rates of meningococcal disease.

While the MenACWY vaccine is very effective, it’s not 100% effective. It’s still important to know the signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia, even if you or your child are vaccinated. Symptoms can come on quickly, and early diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics are vital.

according the NHS:

  • MenACWY vaccine – offered to teenagers, sixth formers and “fresher” students going to university for the first time

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