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Meningitis W: What you need to know
Cases of meningitis and septicemia (blood poisoning) caused by Men W bacteria are rising, due to a particularly deadly strain. A highly aggressive strain of Meningitis W has prompted health experts to urge young teenagers and “fresher” university students to have a vaccination to prevent the Meningitis W disease.
If you’re moving away from home for higher education you should be vaccinated before the start of the academic term or before leaving home.
The vaccine for Meningitis W
With an early diagnosis and antibiotic treatment most people with meningococcal disease make a full recovery. However for about 1 in 10 cases it is fatal or can lead to long-term health problems, including amputation, deafness and learning difficulties.
Early symptoms of meningitis can include:
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Muscle pain
- Cold hands and feet
The Men ACWY vaccine protects against meningitis and septicaemia caused by four meningococcal strains – Men W, A, C and Y. The Men ACWY vaccine is given by a single injection into the upper arm. As with all vaccinations, there can be some side effects, but they are mild. They can include: redness, itching at the injection site, fever, headache and fatigue.
Booking your appointment
YourGP offers the Men ACWY vaccine for protection against four strains of meningococcal disease, including Meningitis W. The cost is £90 which includes the vaccine and the consultation time. If you would like the vaccine administered by a doctor then the cost is £140.
Use our online booking form to book an appointment, email our reception team at reception@your.gp or call us on 0131 225 5656.
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YourGP is regulated by Healthcare Improvement Scotland – the regulator for independent healthcare services across Scotland. Healthcare Improvement Scotland accepts complaints at any time. Contact them at:
Independent Healthcare Team
Gyle Square | 1 South Gyle Crescent | Edinburgh | EH12 9EB
his.ihcregulation@nhs.scot
YourGP is registered with the Joint Council of Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) Registered Office: Station Road, North Street, Havant PO9 1QU.
