Meningitis is an infection and inflammation of the fluid and membranes around the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can be caused by bacteria, virus, fungi and parasite. One of the common types is “meningococcal meningitis” caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis. Considered a highly contagious disease, living in groups, e.g. college students living in dorms, people on military bases and children in boarding schools and child care facilities are at greater risk of meningococcal meningitis
Alarming signs often include fever, severe headache, stiff neck, vomiting and confusion. If left untreated, complications often include brain damage, hearing loss, seizure, kidney failure and even death.
“Meningococcal conjugate vaccine” can help prevent the disease and minimize the severity of meningitis.
“Vaccine saves lives – Protect yourself against meningitis”
- Meningitis (meningococcal) vaccine package for adults aged 16-50 years – 4,990 THB./ 1 shot
- Meningitis (meningococcal) vaccine package for adults aged 16-50 years – 8,900 THB./ 2 shots
Who should be vaccinated?
- University or college students living in dorms (e.g. in the US and European countries)
- People who plan to travel to high-risk areas, e.g. African continent or pilgrims during the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages.
- Patients with certain underlying conditions, e.g. who have had their spleen removed or have a non-functional spleen and immunocompromised hosts.
- Microbiologists or laboratory staff (occupational risk) who expose to infected samples
What are benefits of vaccine?
- Minimizing chance of infection
- Reducing disease severity if infected
- Decreasing mortality rates and long-term complications
What are possible side effects of vaccine?
- Pain, swelling or redness around vaccinated area
- Low-grade fever, fatigue or muscle pain (often mild and self-limiting)
Please note: This vaccine can be co-administered with other vaccines. However, if it is the vaccine is MenACWY, co-administration with Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine or PCV should be avoided and should be given at least 4 weeks apart.
