Is it necessary to take the meningococcal A+C vaccine?

Meningococcal A+C vaccine refers to the vaccine for meningitis. Vaccines are mainly given to babies soon after birth, and there are also some vaccines that need to be given before adulthood. The target group of meningococcal A+C is babies under two years old, because their immunity is not as good as adults and they need vaccines to help them grow healthily. Some people think that some diseases may not occur, so all vaccines do not need to be administered. Is it necessary to get the meningococcal A+C vaccine?

Newborn babies can be said to be a special group of people. Because their immunity is not high and their body functions are not yet perfect, they must ensure their health by getting vaccinations. The meningococcal A+C vaccine is a vaccine that these babies must get. Although parents will give their children this vaccine, they don’t know much about it. So what is the meningococcal A+C vaccine?

What is the meningococcal AA+C vaccine?

Epidemic cerebrospinal meningitis (EMM) is a purulent meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis. There are two types. One is the group A meningococcal vaccine, which is given to babies aged 6-18 months. The other is the group A+C meningococcal vaccine, which is suitable for children over 2 years old and adults. Meningococcal vaccine is a magic weapon to help children fight against meningococcal bacteria! Some mothers may worry about the sequelae of meningococcal vaccine. In fact, the probability of side effects of the vaccine is very low, and meningitis is most likely to harm babies in winter and spring, and the incidence rate is very high, so don’t miss the opportunity to vaccinate your baby!

Precautions for meningococcal vaccine

Vaccination with meningococcal vaccine can prevent epidemic meningitis, but before vaccination, we must first understand the precautions of meningococcal vaccination.

After we open the vaccine bottle, add 5 ml of the attached diluent to each bottle to dissolve it, shake well and use it immediately; secondly, do not use it if the ampoule is broken or there is foreign matter in the bottle; thirdly, stay at the vaccination unit for 30 minutes after vaccination, observe the child's reaction, and leave if there is no abnormality; finally, rest properly after vaccination, drink plenty of boiled water, keep warm, and avoid strenuous activities.

There is something to know about any vaccine because it is important to get vaccinated. Since the baby is born, he must be vaccinated in accordance with national regulations and at the correct time. This will improve the baby's immunity, enhance the antibodies against various diseases in the child's body, and allow the child to grow more healthily.