Side effects: The vaccine may cause mild side effects such as pain or redness at the injection site, headache, tiredness, or mild fever.
Additional precautions: Avoid close contact with individuals showing symptoms of meningitis, such as fever, neck stiffness, or sensitivity to light. Travellers to certain countries or those attending mass gatherings like Hajj are at higher risk.
Risks caused by meningitis: Meningitis ACWY protects against four strains of meningococcal bacteria that can cause serious brain and blood infections. It can lead to rapid illness with complications such as hearing loss or brain damage if untreated.
