Meningococcal disease refers to any illness caused by bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis, also known as meningococcus [muh-ning-goh-KOK-us]. These illnesses are often severe and can be deadly. They include infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) and bloodstream infections (bacteremia or septicemia).

These bacteria spread through the exchange of respiratory and throat secretions like spit (e.g., by living in close quarters, kissing). Doctors treat meningococcal disease with antibiotics, but quick medical attention is extremely important. Keeping up to date with recommended vaccines is the best defense against meningococcal disease.Therefore, parents should pay attention to the vaccination schedule prescribed by the Ministry of Health to avoid the dangers for children by this disease.

Meningococcal bacteria has been detected with 13 strains, but in Vietnam the most dangerous is strains A, B, C. Therefore, children need to be vaccinated for both vaccines against meningococcal AC and BC. The protective effect of meningococcal meningococcal vaccines can be up to 90%.

City International Hospital offers a full range of vaccines for meningococcal meningitis.

 Vaccination with Meningococcal ACYW-135 Vaccine and Meningococcal BC Vaccine is recommended:

• Vaccine against meningococcal disease types A, C, Y, W - prevention of meningococcal disease of types A, C, Y, W: first shot for children aged 2 years and older (or for children over 6 months age in contact with the sick person). After that, it should be repeated every 3-5 years.
• Vaccine against meningococcal BC - Preventing meningococcal disease of type B and type C: injected for children aged 6 months and up Babies need 2 injections, nose 2 to 6 weeks from the first shot.

Vaccine name	Country of Origin	Without Medication Deposit	With Medication Deposit
Meningococcal BC Vaccine	Cuba	667.000 VND	800.000 VND
Meningococcal ACYW-135 Vaccine	USA	2,030,000 VND	2,180,000 VND

Table of Vaccines Supply Availability 

For appointment  or more service information provided at Travel Medicine & Vaccination Center (TMVC), please contact:

• Ms. Võ Thị Mỹ Liên: (8428) 6280 3333, ext. 8424
• Ms. Nguyễn Thị Lệ: (8428) 6280 3333, ext. 8402

For any further information about medical services provided by City International Hospital,  please contact:

• Operator: (8428) 6280 3333, ext. 0
• Address: Level 3, No. 3, 17A Street, Binh Tri Dong B Ward, Binh Tan Dist. (Next to AEON Mall Binh Tan). Ho Chi Minh City.
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