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What is Meningitis ACWY?
The disease is spread through sneezing, coughing, and direct contact with respiratory secretions. The bacteria are found in healthy individuals’ nasal passages. 25 percent of teenagers and 5 to 11 percent of adults carry the bacteria.
Menveo and Nimenrix vaccines are available to protect travellers against multiple strains of meningococcal meningitis.
Individuals should consider getting vaccinated if they are travelling to a country where meningococcal meningitis is present and will be staying for an extended period of time, or if they are involved in activities that may increase their risk of exposure to the disease, such as working in a healthcare setting and living closely with the local population.
Meningitis ACWY for Hajj and Umrah
Main symptoms of Meningitis ACWY
- a high temperature (fever)
- being sick
- a headache
- a rash that does not fade when a glass is rolled over it (but a rash will not always develop)
- a stiff neck
- a dislike of bright lights
- drowsiness or unresponsiveness
- seizures (fits)
These symptoms can appear in any order. You do not always get all the symptoms. Get urgent medical help if you suspect meningitis. Read detailed and up-to-date information by the NHS on what you should do if you suspect meningitis in the useful links section below.
Meningitis ACWY vaccine in South Manchester
You can now book an appointment online with our travel clinic in South Manchester to get the Meningitis ACWY vaccine.
We provide a comprehensive range of travel vaccinations and antimalarials. It is recommended that you book your appointment 6-8 weeks prior to your trip to ensure that you can get the recommended vaccinations on time.
Japanese Encephalitis vaccine in South Manchester
If you need the typhoid vaccine for travel, you can book an appointment online with our travel vaccination clinic in South Manchester.
We provide a comprehensive range of travel vaccinations and antimalarials. It is recommended that you book your appointment 6-8 weeks prior to your travel to ensure that you can get the recommended vaccinations on time.
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/disease-prevention-advice/meningococcal-meningitis
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/men-acwy-vaccine/
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