Reactions listed under ‘possible side effects’ or ‘adverse events’ on vaccine product information sheets may not all be directly linked to the vaccine. See Vaccine side effects and adverse reactions for more information on why this is the case. Summer of 2015: the single MenC dose for teenagers and new university students was replaced by a combination vaccine, the MenACWY vaccine, which offered protection against four strains of meningococcal disease including type C. It was introduced because of a significant increase in cases of MenW disease in the UK.

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Meningococcal type C disease is now rare in B.C. because of routine childhood immunization programs. Mature Minor ConsentIt is important to always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should not get the Men-C vaccine? Many of these symptoms can be relieved by giving paracetamol (Calpol)if your child is over 2 months, or ibuprofen if your child is over 3 months and weighs more than 5kg (see NHS Choices for more advice on giving painkillers to babies and children).

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Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. a two dose schedule at 3 and 4 months was introduced, with a combined MenC and Hib booster dose which was given at 12-13 months (the Hib/MenC vaccine, which is still in the UK schedule). MenC vaccination was introduced for babies, with a catch-up for children aged up to 18 years. A first dose was given at 2 months of age, with further doses at 3 and 4 months. Vaccines that protect against meningococcal type C infection are the best way to protect your child against this serious and sometimes fatal disease.

What are the benefits of the vaccine?

The Hib/MenC vaccine is a single injection given to 1-year-old babies to boost their protection against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) and meningitis C. Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) can also happen with the Hib/MenC vaccine, but they're extremely rare.