Is meningococcal vaccine a live vaccine?
No type of vaccine contains live or intact meningococcal bacteria.
Is MCV4 the same as meningitis vaccine?
There are 3 types of meningococcal vaccines available in the United States that may protect against certain serotypes. Two types of meningococcal vaccines are given to teens and young adults. Meningococcal conjugate vaccines (MCV4)—Licensed for people 55 years and younger.
What is the Menveo vaccine?
MENVEO is a vaccine indicated for active immunization to prevent invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, Y, and W-135. MENVEO is approved for use in persons aged 2 months through 55 years.
What is a MCV booster?
MCV4 or meningococcal conjugate vaccine, is a two-dose booster shot. It helps protect against four types of the bacteria that cause meningococcal disease (serogroups A, C, W and Y). While most people who get the vaccine do not have any serious side effects it is always a possibility.
What are the side effects of MCV4 vaccine?
Meningitis Vaccine Side Effects
- Soreness, redness, or swelling where you got the shot.
- Tiredness (fatigue)
- Headache.
- Muscle or joint pain.
- Fever or chills.
- Nausea or diarrhea.
How many doses is MCV4?
o One dose of MCV4 is required for all students entering 7th grade. o Two doses of MCV4 are required for students entering 12th grade, with a minimum of 8 weeks between dose one and dose two. If the first dose of MCV4 was administered on or after the 16th birthday, a second dose is not required.
Is menveo the same as MCV4?
One type of MCV4, Menveo, is licensed for use in people ages 2 to 55. Another version, Menactra, is approved for those 9 months to 55 years old. MPSV4 is the only vaccine licensed for use in people over 55 as well as people 2 to 55. Both vaccines protect against four types of meningococcal disease.