MenACWY

Your Complete Guide to the MenACWY Vaccine: Benefits, Side Effects, and Key Information

What is the MenACWY Vaccine?

The MenACWY vaccine protects against four strains of the meningococcal bacteria (A, C, W, and Y), which can cause severe infections like meningitis and bloodstream infections. Meningococcal disease is rare but can progress rapidly and be life-threatening. The MenACWY vaccine is typically administered to adolescents and high-risk individuals, and it is a key part of the immunization schedule in many countries to prevent outbreaks of meningococcal disease.