Travel Vaccines

Umrah ACWY Meningitis Travel Vaccine

Umrah ACWY Meningitis Travel Vaccine

If you’re looking to travel abroad and need guidance on the vaccinations that you require, simply visit the below and check which vaccinations you require.

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ACWY TRAVEL VACCINE (Meningitis Vaccine) Umrah Vaccine Hajj Vaccine

Meningococcal Disease

Meningococcal disease (MD) is an infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis. This bacteria is one of the leading causes of bacterial meningitis and septicaemia.  MD can be spread through coughing, kissing, sneezing, and sharing utensils etc. Therefore household members of an infected person are at an increased risk. The highest incidence occurs in young children, with a second disease peak in adolescents and young children.

MD is most common in the ‘meningitis belt’ of sub-Saharan Africa, which extends across the dry savannah regions from Senegal in the west, to Ethiopia in the east. In this region major epidemics occur every five to twelve years.

Invasive meningococcal disease usually presents as meningitis or septicaemia. Symptoms of meningitis include: sudden onset of fever, intense headache, neck stiffness, nausea and vomiting. Symptoms of septicaemia include: fever, chills, confusion and a rash. Both conditions may progress rapidly and are serious diseases with high risk of complications.

Prevention

Individuals should seek advice about their risk of meningitis prior to travel. Meningococcal disease in travellers is primarily a risk for those visiting areas prone to outbreaks or an area where a known outbreak is occurring. Following basic hygiene etiquette when coughing and sneezing could help. Avoiding overcrowded areas such as busy markets and local transport may reduce risk but may not be practical.

Meningococcal disease vaccines

Vaccines for travellers are available to protect against multiple strains of MD. In the UK two such vaccines are Menveo and Nimenirix (quadrivalent vaccines). If individuals are travelling to an area where MD is prevalent or due to their itinerary or activities they may be at increased risk of infection then they should consider being vaccinated. Those travelling for the Hajj or Umrah are currently required to show proof of vaccination with a quadrivalent vaccine (protecting against the A,C,W and Y serogroups) in order to obtain a visa.

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