Meningitis ACWY

Meningitis, sepsis and septicaemia (blood poisoning) are very serious, potentially life-threatening illnesses that can lead to life-changing disabilities, such as amputations, hearing loss and brain damage.

Anyone can get meningitis but it’s most common in babies, children, teenagers and young adults.

The MenACWY vaccine is given to teenagers and helps protect against 4 other types of bacteria linked to meningitis.