Is the MenB vaccine safe?
Available data suggest that MenB vaccines are safe. More than half of the people who get a MenB vaccine have mild problems following vaccination: Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given.
What contains MenAfriVac?
MenAfriVac is a freeze-dried vaccine of a polysaccharide from a type of Neisseria meningitidis called group A. The polysaccharide has been purified by affinity chromatography and bound to a carrier protein called tetanus toxoid (TT).
When was MenAfriVac developed?
From 2003 to 2009 a monovalent group A conjugate vaccine, MenAfriVac(TM) , was developed at the Serum Institute of India, Ltd through an innovative public/private partnership. Preclinical studies of the new conjugate vaccine were completed in 2004 and a Phase 1 study began in India in 2005.
What does the MenB vaccine protect against?
The MenB vaccine will protect your baby against infection by meningococcal group B bacteria. These bacteria are responsible for about 9 in every 10 meningococcal infections in young children. Meningococcal infections can be very serious, causing meningitis and sepsis.
Which vaccine is for meningitis?
In the U.S., three meningococcal vaccines are available: Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV4), sold as Menomune. Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4), sold as Menactra, MenHibrix, and Menveo.
What is the difference between meningitis and meningitis B?
Meningitis B is one type of meningococcal disease (frequently referred to as meningitis) caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis. Meningitis can attack the brain and spinal cord and cause swelling in those areas as well as a serious infection of the bloodstream, called septicemia.
What is the price of meningococcal vaccine in India?
Price: ₹ 4207.50 You can get ₹210.38 CASHBACK on this order + FREE DELIVERY.
How long does temp last after MenB vaccine?
Common side effects of the MenB vaccine The fever peaks around 6 hours after vaccination, but is nearly always gone within 2 days. The fever shows that your baby is responding to the vaccine, although not getting a fever does not mean it has not worked.