Meningococcal Vaccine (me-NINJ-oh-kok-kal VAX-een)

Prevents meningitis.

Brand Name(s):

Bexsero, Menactra, Menveo, Penbraya, Trumenba

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

How to Use This Medicine:

Injectable

• Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles.
• A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have an immune system problem or a history of nerve problems, including Guillain-Barré syndrome.
• This vaccine may not protect everyone who receives it. It will not treat symptoms of meningococcal infection if you already have the disease.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Fainting
• Fever, chills

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Diarrhea, vomiting
• Headache, joint or muscle pain, tiredness
• Pain, redness, or swelling where the shot was given

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088