IMC Meningococcal Vaccine ACWY (1 dose) + Men B (2 dose) + Child Development Screening (Once)

Meningococcal infection is caused by the meningococcal disease of which early symptoms are not obvious. When bacteria invade the bloodstream (Meningococcaemia) or surround the brain and spinal cord lining (meningococcal meningitis), it can cause serious illness and even cause death. Meningococcal infection is not widespread, and therefore it is not included in children vaccines program. However, when there are outbreaks of diseases across China, it is recommended that if your children or relatives need frequent travel to the Mainland, they can consider this vaccine for protection.

Risk of infection
The risk of infection is higher among close contacts of patients with meningococcal infections. Certain patients with defective immune systems are also at higher risk. Other risk factors include antecedent viral infection, overcrowding, chronic illness, and active and passive smoking.

In general, the risk of acquiring meningococcal infection while travelling is low. However, in sub-Saharan Africa extending from Mali to Ethiopia, particularly in the savanna during the dry season (December to June), disease occurrence is higher, and there is additional risk for visitors who travel "rough" such as backpackers, and those who need to live or work with local people.

Injection time line:
Meningoccal B (Men B) - Bexsero
2 months: Total 4 doses, 3 doses at least 2 months apart; 1 booster at 2nd year of life
3 months to 5 months: Total 3 doses, 3 doses at least 2 months apart; 1 booster at 2nd year of life
6 months to 11 months: Total 2 doses, 2 dose at least 2 months apart; 1 booster at 2nd year of life
12 months to 23 months: Total 2 doses, 2 doses at least 2 months apart; 1 booster at least 12 months to 23 months between primary series and booster
2-year-old or above: Total 2 dose, 2 doses at least 1 months apart

Meningoccal A, C, W, Y - Nimerix
2 months to 11 months: 2 doses at least 2 months apart; 1 booster at 1st year of life
1-year-old or above: 1 dose

Precautions for children's vaccination

1. Pay attention to the child's physical condition a few days before the injection. If you feel unwell or have a fever, you should arrange the next injection time.
2. The vaccination record card should be brought to the center for vaccination.
3. After the vaccine is injected, there may be redness, pain, and occasional symptoms such as fever, but these will recover within a few days, and parents need not worry too much. If the above phenomenon persists for several days, it is recommended to seek medical assistance.

Injection Procedure:

• Registration
• Pre-consultation and injection by Paediatrican
• Child Development Screening by Paediatrican