Mencevax Acwy Vaccine
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Quick Facts
About Mencevax Acwy Vaccine
Mencevax Acwy Vaccine is used to prevent meningococcal disease. This is indicated for active immunization to prevent invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, Y, and W-135.Mencevax Acwy Vaccine is recommended in children (from 2 months of age), adolescents, and adults to prevent invasive meningococcal disease. The use of this vaccine should be in accordance with official recommendations. It is given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It is important to receive all the doses of the vaccine to be effective.Some common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (such as pain, swelling, redness), nausea, headache, sleepiness, irritability, malaise, and myalgia. If these side effects do not go away with time or get worse, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.To make sure the vaccine is safe, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult and seek advice from their doctor before receiving the vaccine.
How It Works
Mencevax Acwy Vaccine is used to prevent meningococcal disease. This is indicated for active immunization to prevent invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, Y, and W-135.Mencevax Acwy Vaccine is recommended in children (from 2 months of age), adolescents, and adults to prevent invasive meningococcal disease. The use of this vaccine should be in accordance with official recommendations. It is given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It is important to receive all the doses of the vaccine to be effective.Some common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (such as pain, swelling, redness), nausea, headache, sleepiness, irritability, malaise, and myalgia. If these side effects do not go away with time or get worse, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.To make sure the vaccine is safe, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult and seek advice from their doctor before receiving the vaccine.
How to Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
What if you miss a dose?
If you miss a dose of Mencevax Acwy Vaccine, please consult your doctor.\n
Storage
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8C). Do not freeze.
Prescription required. Upload a valid prescription at checkout or via prescription upload.
Composition of Mencevax Acwy Vaccine
Uses of Mencevax Acwy Vaccine
Key Benefits of Mencevax Acwy Vaccine
- In Prevention of Meningococcal disease Mencevax Acwy Vaccine is a vaccine that helps protect against meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, Y, and W-135 in children (from 2 years of age), adolescents and adults. It is given by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts. Keeping up to date with recommended vaccines is the best defense against meningococcal disease. Maintaining healthy habits, like getting plenty of rest and not having close contact with people who are sick, is also helpful in preventing it.
Side Effects of Mencevax Acwy Vaccine
- Injection site reaction
- Sleepiness
- Nausea
- Headache
- Irritation
- Muscle pain
This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
Safety Advice for Mencevax Acwy Vaccine
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mencevax Acwy Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Mencevax Acwy Vaccine is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Mencevax Acwy Vaccine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Mencevax Acwy Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.
There is limited information available on the use of Mencevax Acwy Vaccine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Mencevax Acwy Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mencevax Acwy Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Authoritative references
- CDSCO (India) — Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation — Indian drug regulator
- Ministry of Health & Family Welfare — Government of India health ministry
- WHO Essential Medicines — World Health Organization essential medicines lists
- National Health Portal (India) — Government of India National Health Portal