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\nCurrent Edition Date: 8/6/2021
\nMeningococcal ACWY vaccine can help protect against meningococcal disease caused by serogroups A, C, W, and Y. A different meningococcal vaccine is available that can help protect against serogroup B.
\nMeningococcal disease can cause meningitis (infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord) and infections of the blood. Even when it is treated, meningococcal disease kills 10 to 15 infected people out of 100. And of those who survive, about 10 to 20 out of every 100 will suffer disabilities such as hearing loss, brain damage, kidney damage, loss of limbs, nervous system problems, or severe scars from skin grafts.
\nMeningococcal disease is rare and has declined in the United States since the 1990s. However, it is a severe disease with a significant risk of death or lasting disabilities in people who get it.
\nAnyone can get meningococcal disease. Certain people are at increased risk, including:
\nAdolescents need 2 doses of a meningococcal ACWY vaccine:
\nIn addition to routine vaccination for adolescents, meningococcal ACWY vaccine is also recommended for certain groups of people:
\nTell your vaccination provider if the person getting the vaccine:
\nIn some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone meningococcal ACWY vaccination until a future visit.
\nThere is limited information on the risks of this vaccine for pregnant or breastfeeding people, but no safety concerns have been identified. A pregnant or breastfeeding person should be vaccinated if indicated.
\nPeople with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting meningococcal ACWY vaccine.
\nYour health care provider can give you more information.
\nPeople sometimes faint after medical procedures, including vaccination. Tell your provider if you feel dizzy or have vision changes or ringing in the ears.
\nAs with any medicine, there is a very remote chance of a vaccine causing a severe allergic reaction, other serious injury, or death.
\nAn allergic reaction could occur after the vaccinated person leaves the clinic. If you see signs of a severe allergic reaction (hives, swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, or weakness), call 9-1-1 and get the person to the nearest hospital.
\nFor other signs that concern you, call your health care provider.
\nAdverse reactions should be reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). Your health care provider will usually file this report, or you can do it yourself. Visit the VAERS website at or call 1-800-822-7967. VAERS is only for reporting reactions, and VAERS staff members do not give medical advice.
\nThe National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a federal program that was created to compensate people who may have been injured by certain vaccines. Claims regarding alleged injury or death due to vaccination have a time limit for filing, which may be as short as two years. Visit the VICP website at or call 1-800-338-2382 to learn about the program and about filing a claim.
\nMany vaccine information statements are available in Spanish and other languages. See www.immunize.org/vis
\nHojas de informaci\u00f3n sobre vacunas est\u00e1n disponibles en espa\u00f1ol y en muchos otros idiomas. Visite www.immunize.org/vis
\nVaccine Information Statement
Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine
(8/6/21)
42 U.S.C. \u00a7 300aa-26
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Office Use Only
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