Mencevax Acwy
Mencevax Acwy Products are primarily used for
Meningococcal disease
About Mencevax Acwy Products
Uses of Mencevax Acwy Products
Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) is used to prevent meningococcal disease.
Mencevax Acwy Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Mencevax Acwy are Headache, Injection site pain, Injection site redness, Injection site induration (hardening of a normally soft tissue or organ), Irritability, Sleepiness, General discomfort, Muscle pain, Nausea.
How Mencevax Acwy Products work
Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) is a vaccine which helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.
Patient Concerns about Mencevax Acwy Products
Frequently asked questions about Mencevax Acwy Products
Frequently asked questions about Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135)
Q. What is Mencevax Acwy Vaccine?
Mencevax Acwy Vaccine is a vaccine indicated for active immunization to prevent invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, Y, and W-135. Mencevax Acwy Vaccine is approved for use in persons aged 2 months through 55 years.
Q. Who should not take Mencevax Acwy Vaccine?
Mencevax Acwy Vaccine should not be given to patients with known allergy to any other ingredients of this medicine, or any other similar medicines in the past. Signs of an allergic reaction may include an itchy skin rash, shortness of breath and swelling of the face or tongue. If you have had an allergic reaction to any medicine earlier, inform your doctor about it.
Q. Is a booster dose of Mencevax Acwy Vaccine needed?
Yes, a single booster dose of Mencevax Acwy Vaccine may be administered to individuals aged 15 through 55 years who may be at a continued risk of getting meningococcal disease, if at least 4 years have passed since a prior dose of it was given. If you have any doubts, consult your doctor.
Q. How is Mencevax Acwy Vaccine given?
Mencevax Acwy Vaccine is given by a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. Usually, it is given into the muscle of your upper arm, but it may also be given in the thigh muscle in children. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Mencevax Acwy Vaccine.
Q. Can Mencevax Acwy Vaccine cause meningococcal disease?
No. Mencevax Acwy Vaccine will not cause meningococcal disease. It just helps your body in producing antibodies against it, so that your body can fight the infection if you are exposed to it in future.
Products for Mencevax Acwy
Mencevax Acwy Vaccine
vial of 1 ml Injection
MRP
₹1050
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Mencevax Acwy Vaccine
vial of 0.5 ml Injection
MRP
₹1050
Not Available