Guidance

MenACWY vaccine: information for young people

A guide to the MenACWY vaccine – to protect teenagers and young people from meningitis and septicaemia

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 26 October 2023
• Last updated: 26 June 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England

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A guide to the MenACWY vaccine

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A guide to the MenACWY vaccine (print version)

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This leaflet explains the MenACWY vaccine that protects against 4 types of meningococcal disease (group A, group C, group W and group Y) which can cause severe illness including septicaemia.

The MenACWY vaccine is routinely offered to those aged 13 and 14 in school year 9 and young people remain eligible until aged 25. Anyone who has missed their MenACWY vaccination should catch up as soon as possible through their school immunisation team or their GP practice. Particularly before attending a new college or university.

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Published 26 October 2023
Last updated 26 June 2024 + show all updates

1. 26 June 2024

   Updated to include details of MenQuadfi vaccine used in this programme.

2. 26 October 2023

   First published.