Meningitis ACWY

The Meningitis ACWY vaccine protects against four deadly bacterial strains, preventing meningitis and sepsis. Essential for travellers, Hajj & Umrah pilgrims, and students in shared accommodation.

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Serious Illness, Simple Prevention – Shield Yourself from Meningitis

Meningitis ACWY is a serious bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Certain strains, including A, C, W, and Y, can cause life-threatening complications, including sepsis and brain damage. The meningitis ACWY vaccination provides essential protection against these strains, reducing the risk of severe illness and protecting travellers, students, and those visiting high-risk areas.

Note: Our Travel and Weight Loss Services are temporarily closed and will be available again after 15th September. 

Symptoms and Complications

  • Early symptoms: Fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting.
  • Severe cases: Seizures, coma, organ failure, death (up to 1 in 10 cases fatal).
  • Long-term effects: Hearing loss, memory problems, limb amputations.

Why Do You Need the Meningitis ACWY Vaccine?

  • Protects against severe infection: Shields you from four types of meningococcal bacteria (A, C, W, and Y) that can cause life-threatening meningitis and septicemia.
  • Mandatory for certain travel destinations: Required for entry into some countries, including Saudi Arabia for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
  • Prevents rapid disease progression: Meningitis can escalate quickly, leading to severe complications such as brain damage, organ failure, or death.
  • Essential for students & young adults: Recommended for people in shared living spaces, such as university students, where outbreaks are more common.
  • Long-lasting protection: Provides immunity for several years, ensuring long-term defense against these dangerous bacterial infections.
Sub-Saharan Africa (Meningitis Belt), Saudi Arabia (for Hajj & Umrah), South America—these regions have a higher risk of meningococcal infections, making the meningitis ACWY vaccination essential for travellers.

Who Should Get the Meningococcal Vaccination?

  • Travellers visiting high-risk regions (Africa’s Meningitis Belt, Saudi Arabia, parts of South America).
  • Hajj & Umrah pilgrims (MenACWY is a mandatory entry requirement).
  • Students living in dormitories or shared accommodation.
  • People with weakened immune systems (e.g., no spleen, HIV).

When and How to Get Vaccinated?

  • Single-dose vaccine, provides long-term protection.
  • Should be given at least 2 weeks before travel.
  • Some countries require a vaccination certificate for entry.
  • Can be taken alongside other travel vaccines.

Possible Side Effects and Safety Information

The MenACWY vaccine is safe and well-tolerated. Common side effects include:
  • Soreness at the injection site.
  • Mild fever or headache.
Rare but serious allergic reactions are extremely uncommon.

Benefits of the Flu Vaccine

The flu is more than just a cold. Even people who are young and fit can become seriously ill from the flu. For older people and those with long-term health conditions, the flu can be very dangerous. That’s why it is recommended that everyone aged 2 and older get the flu jab if they are safe to do so.
The flu is a respiratory virus that can last for weeks and can’t be treated with antibiotics. Most people who get it will feel better within a week or so without any problems, but others may develop more serious complications like pneumonia and cardiac conditions.
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Additional Travel Health Advice

  • If travelling to Africa, consider yellow fever vaccination.
  • Pack insect repellent and malaria prevention medication if visiting high-risk areas.
  • Stay updated with NHS, WHO, and travel health guidelines.

How to Protect Yourself and Others?

Ensure you’re protected before your trip. Visit us for Meningitis ACWY vaccination in Chiswick. You can conveniently visit us from Hammersmith, Roehampton, Richmond, Ealing, Shepherd’s Bush, Fulham, Brentford, Barnes, and Camden Town.
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