Side effects of group A meningococcal vaccine

In modern society, every family has one or two children. Compared with a large group of children in the past, children are now treasures. People are afraid of dropping them if they hold them in their hands, and afraid of melting them if they hold them in their mouths. Any little problem with a child is a big deal. What I said is really no exaggeration. Children will inevitably encounter various problems as they grow up, and they will also encounter some problems when receiving vaccinations. Today we will talk about the side effects of group A meningococcal vaccine.

Many people do not understand why children should be given the group A meningococcal vaccine. After vaccination, the vaccine can cause the body to produce an immune response to prevent epidemic cerebrospinal meningitis caused by group A meningococcus. Since the use of this vaccine, the prevalence of meningococcal disease has been controlled and reduced.

The vaccination schedule for group A meningococcal vaccine is as follows: infants should receive the first and second doses at 6-18 months of age, with an interval of not less than 3 months between the two doses; the third dose should be given at 3 years of age, with an interval of not less than 1 year between the second dose and the fourth dose at 6 years of age, with an interval of not less than 3 years between the third dose and the fourth dose.

Let’s take a look at the side effects of group A meningococcal vaccine: After vaccination with this vaccine, the reaction is mild, and there are generally no serious local reactions or 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.

After reading the above introduction, mothers will have some understanding of the side effects of their babies' vaccination with group A meningococcal vaccine. In fact, there is no need to worry too much. These side effects are normal reactions. As long as side effects are found, they can be cured by going to the hospital for treatment. The editor here wishes all mothers’ babies healthy growth.