Things to note when getting the meningococcal vaccine

There are many types of vaccines now, so when it comes to vaccination, it all depends on whether you choose one. However, many babies now begin to undergo different physical examinations and vaccinations shortly after birth. This is also a kind of prevention for the baby's health and to avoid certain diseases. So what are the precautions for the vaccination of meningococcal vaccine? There are also many aspects.

Many people do not know much about the precautions for meningococcal vaccination, and they do not know how to choose when doing it. The following is a detailed introduction so that you can make the choice with confidence.

Precautions for vaccination against meningococcal disease:

1. After opening the vaccine bottle, add 5 ml of the attached diluent to each vaccine to dissolve, shake well and use immediately;

2. Do not use if the ampoule is broken or there is foreign matter in the bottle;

3. Stay at the vaccination unit for 30 minutes after vaccination to observe the child's reaction and leave if there is no abnormality;

4. After vaccination, take adequate rest, drink plenty of water, keep warm, and avoid strenuous activities.

Adverse reactions after meningococcal vaccination

After vaccination with this vaccine, the reaction is mild, and there are generally no serious local and systemic reactions. After vaccination, some children may experience local redness and mild pain for 1-2 days; systemic reactions include low-grade fever, with 1%-4% of recipients experiencing a fever exceeding 38.5°C; allergic reactions may occasionally occur. Most recipients experience symptoms 10-24 hours after vaccination and generally recover on their own within 1-2 days. Symptomatic treatment may be provided if necessary.

Target population for meningococcal vaccine:

Group A meningococcal vaccine is mainly used for children aged 6 to 18 months; group A+C meningococcal vaccine is used for children over 2 years old and adults, and can be used for emergency vaccination for children under 2 years old in epidemic areas.

Through the above introduction, we have a good understanding of the precautions for the vaccination of meningococcal vaccine. Therefore, when choosing this vaccine, you can choose according to the above groups of people. However, it should be noted that if adverse reactions occur, you should go to the hospital for examination immediately, otherwise it will cause certain harm to all aspects of your body.