About Mevac ACYW135 injection 50mcg
Quadrivalent vaccine protecting against meningococcal meningitis serogroups A, C, Y, and W135.
- Mevac ACYW135 protects against meningococcal meningitis and bloodstream infection caused by four bacterial serogroups.
- Pakistani pilgrims traveling for Hajj and Umrah need this vaccine as a mandatory Saudi entry requirement.
- Travelers to the African meningitis belt and other high risk regions receive it before departure.
- People with certain immune conditions or those without a spleen face higher infection risk and often need this vaccine.
- Military recruits, students in dormitories, and lab workers handling the bacteria may also need this vaccine.
Mevac ACYW135 Injection Uses in Urdu
- میویک اے سی وائی ڈبلیو ون تھری فائیو ویکسین گردن توڑ بخار سے بچاؤ کے لیے دی جاتی ہے۔
- یہ حج اور عمرہ پر جانے والے پاکستانی زائرین کے لیے لازمی قرار دی گئی ہے۔
- افریقہ کے میننجائٹس بیلٹ جیسے علاقوں کا سفر کرنے والوں کو بھی یہ ویکسین لگائی جاتی ہے۔
- کمزور مدافعتی نظام یا تلی نکلوانے والے مریضوں کو بھی یہ ویکسین تجویز کی جاتی ہے۔
Mevac ACYW135 injection 50mcg formula
- Meningococcal Group A Polysaccharide
- Meningococcal Group C Polysaccharide
- Meningococcal Group Y Polysaccharide
- Meningococcal Group W-135 Polysaccharide
How to use Mevac ACYW135 injection 50mcg?
- A trained healthcare worker gives Mevac ACYW135 as a single dose by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection.
- The standard dose is 0.5 ml, usually given in the upper arm.
- Protection develops within seven to ten days after the injection.
- Hajj and Umrah pilgrims should receive the vaccine at least ten days before travel for the certificate to be valid.
- A booster may be needed after three to five years for people who remain at ongoing risk.
Drug Interactions
- Immunosuppressive drugs: Steroids and other immune suppressing medicines can reduce how well the vaccine works.
- Other vaccines: Mevac ACYW135 can generally be given alongside other vaccines but at separate injection sites.
- Blood products or immunoglobulins: Recent immunoglobulin treatment may need spacing from vaccination for the best immune response.
Risks and warnings
- Active illness: Vaccination is usually postponed during a moderate to severe fever or acute illness.
- Allergy history: People with a known severe allergic reaction to a previous dose or vaccine component should avoid this vaccine.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: These groups should discuss risks and benefits with their doctor before vaccination.
- Weak immune systems: The immune response may be reduced in patients on immunosuppressive treatment.
- Limited coverage: This vaccine does not protect against meningococcal group B, so other precautions still matter.
Side Effects
- Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site
- Mild fever
- Headache
- Tiredness or general body ache
- Irritability in young children
- Rare allergic reaction with rash or facial swelling
Storage Conditions
Store between 2 and 8 degrees C in a refrigerator. Do not freeze the vaccine. Protect from light and use before the expiry date printed on the vial.
