MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE CONJUGATE (A + C)

Inactivated polysaccharide antigens of Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A and C.
It is recommended for individuals at high risk for example, those in military camps, boarding schools, travellers to endemic areas, asplenic individuals and those with inherited immune deficiencies. It can also be used for mass immunisation in emergency outbreaks. For routine immunisation of infants, Meningococcal group C conjugate vaccine produces a better response and should be used instead.

Dosage Forms

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Injection

0.5 ml

Uses

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  • Active immunisation against meningitis and septicaemia caused by N. meningitidis bacteria

Dose and Duration

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Adult and child: 0.5 ml single dose

Route according to manufacturer’s instruction

Contraindications

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  • Severe acute illness

Side Effects

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  • Pain, swelling, redness at injection site
  • Fever

Pregnancy

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  • Can be used

Breast-feeding

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  • Can be used

Storage

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  • Store at 2–8°C

⚠️ Caution

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  • In children below 2 years, the response to this vaccine is not sufficient. Use meningococcal group C vaccine if available