MENINGOCOCCAL (A, C, Y, W, X) POLYSACCHARIDE CONJUGATE VACCINE
Meningococcal (A, C, Y, W, X) Polysaccharide Conjugate Vaccine
INDICATION
is indicated for active immunization of individuals aged 9 months to 85 years against invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis groups A, C, Y, W, and X.
(For hajj and umrah and etc)
ADMINISTRATION
is for intramuscular (IM) injection only, preferably in the deltoid muscle. In children below 5 years of age, anterolateral aspect of thigh may be used as alternate site if injection in deltoid muscle is not feasible.
DOSAGE
vaccination course consists of single dose of 0.5 ml.
