Are there any side effects to the meningococcal vaccine?
Menomune vaccine contains four of the most common types of meningococcal bacteria. Common side effects of Menomune include pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, or a lump at the injection site that usually lasts 1-2 days. Other side effects of Menomune include headache, low fever, chills, and tiredness.
How long do meningitis vaccine side effects last?
For the MenACWY vaccine, pain and redness at the injection site and mild fever are the most common side effects. These often resolve within a day or two. The possible side effects for MenB shots are more wide-ranging and may last 3 to 5 days .
Is the meningococcal vaccine worth getting?
Meningococcal disease is a very serious infection that can cause severe scarring, loss of limbs, brain damage and death. Vaccination is a safe and effective way to protect yourself from meningococcal disease.
Should my child get meningococcal vaccine?
Who should get the meningococcal vaccines? All children ages 11 through 12 years should receive meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) followed by a booster dose at age 16 years. Vaccination is also recommended for all adolescents ages 13 through 18 years who did not receive a dose at age 11-12 years.
What are rare side effects of meningitis vaccine?
INFREQUENT side effects
- fever.
- low energy.
- chills.
- numbness.
- decreased appetite.
- hematoma, a collection of blood outside of the blood vessels.
- irritability.
Why does my arm hurt after a meningococcal vaccine?
If you have ever received a vaccination, you know your arm may feel a bit sore for a few days after the fact. The pain you are experiencing is usually soreness of the muscle where the injection was given. This pain is also a sign that your immune system is making antibodies in response to the viruses in the vaccine.
Does the meningococcal vaccine hurt?
Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot is given, tiredness, fatigue, headache, muscle or joint pain, fever, chills, nausea, or diarrhea can happen after meningococcal B vaccination. Some of these reactions occur in more than half of the people who receive the vaccine.
How long do bexsero side effects last?
Are there any side-effects? As with all vaccines, side-effects can occur and are usually short-lived (24 – 48 hours). The most common side-effects include tenderness and swelling at the injection site, fever, irritability, vomiting and/or diarrhoea.
Is meningococcal vaccine free in NZ?
Menactra®, NeisVac-C® and Bexsero® are free. Menactra® is free for people aged 13-25 years who, within the next 3 months are entering, or are in the 1st year of living in boarding school hostel, tertiary education hall of residence, military barracks or prison.