Are you starting university in England? Protect yourself against meningitis and septicaemia
Series : Immunisation
Published : August 2017Page Length : 8
Format : Booklet DL
Supplier : N/A
Publisher : Department of Health
Meningococcal disease is a rare but life-threatening disease caused by meningococcal bacteria which are divided into several groups. The most common are A, B, C, W and Y. Infants, young children, teenagers and young adults have the highest risk of meningococcal disease. This leaflet explains why it's important that new university entrants have MenACWY vaccination to protect against meningococcal disease.