Vaccination: Meningococcal infection

Vaccination: Meningococcal infection

🌸 Let's talk about meningococcal infection today. This is a dangerous and very insidious infection that can lead to serious consequences or even death of the patient.


🌸 It is almost impossible to prevent infection with meningococcal bacteria. But vaccination against meningococcal infection is an effective way to prevent the development of its dangerous forms and complications.


🌸 Two vaccines for the prevention of meningococcal infection are registered in Ukraine - Nimenrix and Menactra .

Both of these vaccines protect against meningococcus strains A, C, W and Y. The Nimenrix vaccine is indicated for immunization of children starting at 6 weeks of age, as well as adults.

👇 Nimenrix can be used from 6 weeks of age, the vaccination scheme depends on the age of the child, from 1 year - once.

❓ Who is vaccinated against meningococcal infection?
🌸 Mother's House doctors recommend vaccination against such a dangerous infection to everyone - both adults and children, and especially children of the first year of life, teenagers, adults and children with chronic diseases and older people with weakened immunity.

🏥 At Mamin Dom, Nimenrix and Menactra vaccines are available, the consultation is included in the price.