Meningococcal meningitis is a serious bacterial infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, caused by Neisseria meningitidis. It is considered a medical emergency that can become life-threatening. Despite the fact that it can affect anyone. Infants, children and teenagers are at highest risk of meningococcal meningitis. Serious complications often are brain damages, seizure, hearing loss, shock, tissue damage and amputation.
Warning signs in Children include:
- Sudden high fever
- Severe headache, stiff neck and muscle pain
- Skin rash
- Nausea and vomiting
- Signs in babies and infants are, e.g. high-pitched or moaning cry, irritability and agitation and refusing food/feeds
Prevention saves lives
Meningococcal vaccines for children are designed to protect against meningococcal meningitis.
Benefits include:
- Minimizing risk of infection
- Reducing disease severity
- Protection against long-term disabilities
- Decreasing mortality rates
- Preventing outbreaks
Meningococcal meningitis vaccine package for Children
- Meningococcal meningitis vaccine package for Children aged 2–11 months -14,900 THB./3 shots (doctor’s fee included)
- Meningococcal meningitis vaccine package for Children aged 1–15 years – 9,900 THB./ 2 shots (doctor’s fee included)
- Meningococcal meningitis vaccine package for Children aged 2 months–15 years – 5,200 THB./shot (doctor’s fee included)
*Now Open for Reservation: Meningitis (meningococcal) Vaccination for Children
Vaccination appointments available starting from June 2026 onwards**
- Online booking:
- On-site booking:
- Chivawattana Counter, 1st Floor, Building D, Bangkok Hospital Tel. +66 2 310 3245 (Daily, 08:00 – 17:00)
**Should the vaccine become available prior to June, you will be promptly notified by the hospital upon its arrival.
For more information, please contact: Child’s Health Center, 4th Floor, BGH Building, Bangkok Hospital
Tel. +66 2 310 3006 (Daily, 08:00 – 16:00) or via LINE
