Szczepionka menb
Objawy

Szczepionka MenB stosowana jest w profilaktyce zakażeń meningokokami grupy B, które mogą prowadzić do zapalenia opon mózgowo-rdzeniowych i sepsy. Najczęstsze działania niepożądane obejmują reakcje miejscowe (ból, zaczerwienienie, obrzęk, stwardnienie) występujące u do 85% pacjentów, oraz objawy ogólnoustrojowe takie jak zmęczenie (60%), ból głowy (55%), bóle mięśni i stawów (35%), gorączka (ponad 50% niemowląt bez profilaktyki paracetamolem), nudności, biegunka, drażliwość u niemowląt. Objawy te mają charakter przejściowy, utrzymują się zwykle od 1 do 7 dni (np. ból w miejscu wstrzyknięcia średnio 2,7 dnia, zaczerwienienie 1-11 dni, obrzęk 1-27 dni). Gorączka pojawia się najczęściej około 6 godzin po szczepieniu i ustępuje w ciągu 2 dni, a profilaktyczne podanie paracetamolu jest zalecane szczególnie u niemowląt. Poważne działania niepożądane, takie jak anafilaksja (<1 na milion), omdlenia, ciężkie bóle stawów i mięśni, czy wysoka gorączka (>40°C, do 1%) są bardzo rzadkie, jednak wymagają natychmiastowej interwencji medycznej i 15-minutowej obserwacji po szczepieniu.

Objawy i progresja szczepionki MenB

Szczepionka MenB jest stosowana w profilaktyce zakażeń wywołanych przez meningokoki grupy B, które mogą prowadzić do zapalenia opon mózgowo-rdzeniowych i sepsy (posocznicy). Szczepionka, jak każdy preparat medyczny, może wywoływać działania niepożądane o różnym nasileniu i czasie trwania. Znajomość potencjalnych objawów po szczepieniu jest istotna dla wykwalifikowanego personelu medycznego w celu właściwego postępowania i edukacji pacjentów12.

Częste działania niepożądane

Najczęstsze działania niepożądane po podaniu szczepionki MenB obejmują reakcje miejscowe i ogólnoustrojowe. U większości osób zaszczepionych występują one w łagodnym nasileniu i ustępują samoistnie w ciągu kilku dni13.

Do najczęściej obserwowanych reakcji należą:

  • Reakcje w miejscu wstrzyknięcia: zaczerwienienie, obrzęk, ból, stwardnienie lub guzek (który może utrzymywać się ponad miesiąc)23
  • Zmęczenie (uczucie osłabienia)4
  • Ból głowy5
  • Gorączka lub dreszcze6
  • Bóle mięśni lub stawów2
  • Nudności lub biegunka7
  • Drażliwość i nietypowy płacz (szczególnie u niemowląt)3

Według danych z badań klinicznych, powyższe działania niepożądane mogą wystąpić u ponad 50% osób zaszczepionych28. Reakcje w miejscu wstrzyknięcia są zgłaszane nawet u 85% osób, zmęczenie u 60%, ból głowy u 55%, a bóle mięśniowe u 35% zaszczepionych8.

Czas trwania i nasilenie objawów

Działania niepożądane po szczepionce MenB mają zazwyczaj charakter przejściowy i ustępują samoczynnie. Czas ich utrzymywania się różni się w zależności od rodzaju objawów2:

  • Większość łagodnych działań niepożądanych ustępuje w ciągu 1-2 dni po podaniu szczepionki1
  • W przypadku szczepionki MenB objawy mogą utrzymywać się dłużej – od 3 do 5 dni79
  • Ból w miejscu wstrzyknięcia utrzymuje się średnio 2,7 dnia (zakres 1-7 dni)8
  • Zaczerwienienie może trwać 2,2-2,4 dni (zakres 1-11 dni)8
  • Obrzęk może utrzymywać się 2,2-2,5 dni (zakres 1-27 dni)8

Nasienie objawów jest zazwyczaj najwyższe po pierwszej dawce szczepionki, niezależnie od schematu podawania10. Po kolejnych dawkach częstość występowania działań niepożądanych jest podobna, niezależnie od numeru dawki i schematu10.

Gorączka po szczepieniu

Gorączka jest częstym działaniem niepożądanym po szczepionce MenB, szczególnie u niemowląt i małych dzieci6. Występuje ona częściej, gdy szczepionka jest podawana jednocześnie z innymi rutynowymi szczepionkami w wieku 8 i 16 tygodni6.

Charakterystyka gorączki po szczepieniu MenB:

  • Gorączka (temperatura powyżej 37,5°C) wskazuje na reakcję organizmu na szczepionkę, chociaż brak gorączki nie oznacza, że szczepionka nie zadziałała6
  • U niemowląt, które rozwijają gorączkę po szczepieniu, temperatura zwykle osiąga szczyt około 6 godzin po szczepieniu6
  • Gorączka zazwyczaj ustępuje całkowicie w ciągu 2 dni6
  • W badaniach klinicznych, gdy szczepionka MenB była podawana bez paracetamolu, ponad połowa zaszczepionych niemowląt rozwinęła gorączkę11
  • W rzadkich przypadkach (do 1 na 100) może wystąpić wysoka gorączka powyżej 40°C12

Ze względu na zwiększone ryzyko gorączki, zaleca się profilaktyczne podawanie paracetamolu niemowlętom otrzymującym szczepionkę MenB, szczególnie przy jednoczesnym podawaniu z innymi szczepionkami1314.

Różnice w objawach w zależności od wieku

Działania niepożądane po szczepionce MenB mogą różnić się w zależności od grupy wiekowej1215:

U niemowląt i dzieci do 10. roku życia:
  • Bardzo często: gorączka (38°C), utrata apetytu, bolesność w miejscu wstrzyknięcia, bolesne stawy, senność, drażliwość, nietypowy płacz, biegunka, ból głowy, wymioty, wysypka skórna12
  • Często: wysypka skórna12
  • Niezbyt często: wysoka gorączka (40°C), drgawki (w tym drgawki gorączkowe), sucha skóra, bladość12
U młodzieży od 11 lat i dorosłych:
  • Bardzo często: ból w miejscu wstrzyknięcia uniemożliwiający wykonywanie codziennych czynności, bolesne mięśnie i stawy, nudności, ogólne złe samopoczucie, ból głowy15
  • Częste we wszystkich grupach wiekowych: ból/tkliwość w miejscu wstrzyknięcia, zaczerwienienie, obrzęk i stwardnienie skóry w miejscu wstrzyknięcia15

Nastolatki są bardziej narażone na wystąpienie działań niepożądanych po szczepieniu MenB w porównaniu do innych szczepionek podawanych nastolatkom7.

Ciężkie działania niepożądane

Poważne działania niepożądane po szczepionce MenB są bardzo rzadkie, ale mogą wystąpić1. Do ciężkich reakcji niepożądanych należą:

  • Ciężka reakcja alergiczna (anafilaksja) – występuje niezwykle rzadko (mniej niż 1 na milion), zwykle w ciągu kilku minut do kilku godzin po szczepieniu1617
  • Omdlenia – mogą wystąpić po otrzymaniu szczepionki, szczególnie u młodzieży i młodych dorosłych185
  • Ciężkie bóle stawów i mięśni – klasyfikowane jako stany uniemożliwiające pacjentom wykonywanie normalnych, codziennych czynności3
  • Ciężki ból głowy – klasyfikowany jako ból głowy uniemożliwiający pacjentom wykonywanie normalnych, codziennych czynności3
  • Ciężkie zmęczenie i wysoka gorączka – klasyfikowane jako stany uniemożliwiające pacjentom wykonywanie normalnych, codziennych czynności3

Objawy ciężkiej reakcji alergicznej mogą obejmować:

  • Pokrzywkę18
  • Trudności w połykaniu18
  • Zawroty głowy18
  • Przyspieszone bicie serca18
  • Pokrzywka, świąd18
  • Obrzęk powiek lub okolic oczu, twarzy, warg lub języka18
  • Duszność18
  • Wysypka skórna18
  • Nietypowe zmęczenie lub osłabienie18

Ze względu na ryzyko omdlenia lub ciężkiej reakcji alergicznej, zaleca się 15-minutową obserwację po szczepieniu316.

Rzadkie i długotrwałe działania niepożądane

Do rzadkich (mogących wystąpić u do 1 na 1000 osób) działań niepożądanych po szczepionce MenB należy choroba Kawasakiego – zespół objawów mogących obejmować gorączkę utrzymującą się ponad 5 dni15. Jednakże najnowsze badania nie wykazały zwiększonego ryzyka wystąpienia choroby Kawasakiego po szczepieniu MenB15.

W bardzo rzadkich przypadkach zgłaszano następujące reakcje1920:

  • SIRVA (Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration) – uraz barku związany z podaniem szczepionki, charakteryzujący się nagłym bólem barku w ciągu 48 godzin od szczepienia, ograniczonym zakresem ruchu i utrzymującym się bólem przez tygodnie lub miesiące19
  • W przypadku urazu SIRVA, objawy mogą utrzymywać się przez miesiące, a nawet lata19

Guzki w miejscu wstrzyknięcia mogą utrzymywać się ponad miesiąc3. Długotrwałe działania niepożądane nie były zgłaszane w badaniach nad szczepionką Bexsero2122.

Skuteczność i ograniczenia szczepionki MenB

Szczepionka MenB jest skutecznym narzędziem profilaktycznym przeciwko zakażeniom meningokokowym grupy B, jednak ma pewne ograniczenia, które personel medyczny powinien znać13.

Skuteczność szczepionki

Szczepionki meningokokowe są początkowo wysoce skuteczne, ale ich efektywność zmniejsza się z czasem13. W przypadku szczepionki MenB:

  • Zapewnia ochronę przed chorobą meningokokową wywołaną przez meningokoki grupy B, ale nie zapobiega nosicielstwu bakterii2324
  • Dane sugerują, że przeciwciała zmniejszają się w ciągu 1-2 lat od szczepienia2526
  • Szczepionka może nie chronić wszystkich zaszczepionych osób5
  • U osób z osłabionym układem odpornościowym może wystąpić zmniejszona odpowiedź immunologiczna na szczepionkę5

Osoby z określonymi niedoborami dopełniacza oraz osoby otrzymujące leczenie hamujące aktywację końcową dopełniacza (na przykład ekulizumab) są narażone na zwiększone ryzyko choroby inwazyjnej wywołanej przez Neisseria meningitidis grupy B, nawet po zaszczepieniu szczepionką MenB5.

Post-immunizacja i monitorowanie

Pomimo szczepienia przeciwko meningokokom grupy B, nadal istnieje niewielkie ryzyko zachorowania27. Dlatego ważne jest, aby:

  • Znać objawy zapalenia opon mózgowo-rdzeniowych i sepsy, nawet po szczepieniu2728
  • Zgłaszać wszelkie poważne lub nieoczekiwane reakcje personelowi medycznemu16
  • W przypadku wystąpienia objawów zapalenia opon mózgowo-rdzeniowych natychmiast szukać pomocy medycznej29

Szczepienie jest jednym z najskuteczniejszych sposobów zapobiegania zapaleniu opon mózgowo-rdzeniowych i posocznicy (sepsie) wywołanym przez zakażenie meningokokami grupy B. Żadna szczepionka nie jest skuteczna w 100%, dlatego wciąż ważna jest znajomość objawów zapalenia opon mózgowo-rdzeniowych i sepsy, nawet jeśli pacjent został zaszczepiony28.

Porównanie objawów po szczepieniu z objawami choroby meningokokowej

Ważne jest rozróżnienie między objawami występującymi po szczepieniu a objawami choroby meningokokowej, która może być zagrażająca życiu30.

Objawy po szczepieniu MenB

Jak opisano wcześniej, typowe objawy po szczepieniu MenB obejmują:

  • Ból, zaczerwienienie i obrzęk w miejscu wstrzyknięcia1
  • Gorączka (zwykle łagodna do umiarkowanej)6
  • Zmęczenie, drażliwość2
  • Bóle mięśni i stawów2
  • Ból głowy4
  • Nudności, biegunka7

Objawy te zwykle ustępują w ciągu kilku dni12.

Objawy choroby meningokokowej

Choroba meningokokowa może przebiegać jako zapalenie opon mózgowo-rdzeniowych lub posocznica (sepsa) i charakteryzuje się krótkim okresem inkubacji (2-10 dni, zwykle 3-4 dni)13. Objawy mogą rozwijać się szybko i mogą prowadzić do śmierci, czasami w ciągu 24 godzin30.

Objawy zapalenia opon mózgowo-rdzeniowych obejmują:

  • Nagła gorączka1330
  • Silny ból głowy1330
  • Sztywność karku1330
  • Nadwrażliwość na światło (fotofobia)1330
  • Nudności i wymioty1330
  • Splątanie30
  • Wysypka (zwykle ciemnofioletowe plamy na tułowiu, ramionach lub nogach)30

Objawy posocznicy meningokokowej (meningokokcemii) mogą obejmować:

  • Gorączka i dreszcze31
  • Zmęczenie31
  • Wymioty31
  • Zimne dłonie i stopy31
  • Silne bóle lub dolegliwości w mięśniach, stawach, klatce piersiowej lub brzuchu31
  • Przyspieszony oddech31
  • Biegunka31
  • W późniejszych stadiach charakterystyczna niezblednąca wysypka plamisto-grudkowa lub wybroczyny31

U niemowląt i małych dzieci objawy mogą być mniej specyficzne i mogą obejmować:

  • Drażliwość32
  • Płacz25
  • Słabe karmienie32
  • Senność25
  • Uwypuklenie ciemiączka (miękki punkt na czaszce)32

Kiedy szukać pomocy medycznej

Należy natychmiast szukać pomocy medycznej, jeśli po szczepieniu wystąpią:

  • Objawy ciężkiej reakcji alergicznej (wymienione wcześniej)33
  • Objawy przypominające zapalenie opon mózgowo-rdzeniowych lub posocznicę34
  • Jakiekolwiek niepokojące objawy, które nie ustępują lub pogarszają się35

Choroba meningokokowa wymaga natychmiastowej interwencji medycznej, ponieważ może prowadzić do śmierci w 10-15% przypadków, a do 1 na 5 osób, które przeżyją, może mieć długotrwałe powikłania. Mogą one obejmować uszkodzenie mózgu, głuchotę, utratę kończyn lub problemy z układem nerwowym36.

Postępowanie w przypadku działań niepożądanych

Odpowiednie postępowanie w przypadku wystąpienia działań niepożądanych po szczepionce MenB może złagodzić objawy i zapewnić komfort pacjentowi3535.

Łagodzenie gorączki i dyskomfortu

W przypadku gorączki i dyskomfortu po szczepieniu MenB zaleca się:

  • Profilaktyczne podawanie paracetamolu niemowlętom przed rozwinięciem gorączki – zmniejsza to ryzyko wystąpienia gorączki po szczepieniu637
  • Podawanie paracetamolu lub ibuprofenu w celu obniżenia gorączki i złagodzenia bólu35
  • Ubieranie dziecka w chłodne ubrania i unikanie przegrzewania pomieszczenia38
  • Zapewnienie odpowiedniego nawodnienia39

Postępowanie w miejscu wstrzyknięcia

Reakcje w miejscu wstrzyknięcia można łagodzić poprzez:

  • Zimne okłady na miejsce wstrzyknięcia w celu zmniejszenia bólu i obrzęku39
  • Delikatny masaż miejsca wstrzyknięcia39
  • Podanie szczepionki w niedominujące ramię (w przypadku starszych dzieci i dorosłych)39

Wskazówki dla personelu medycznego

Personel mediczny powinien:

  • Informować pacjentów o możliwych działaniach niepożądanych i ich typowym czasie trwania40
  • Zalecać profilaktyczne podawanie paracetamolu niemowlętom przed szczepieniem MenB3714
  • Obserwować pacjentów przez 15 minut po szczepieniu ze względu na ryzyko omdlenia lub reakcji anafilaktycznej1641
  • Być przygotowanym na leczenie ciężkiej reakcji alergicznej (podanie adrenaliny i transport do najbliższego oddziału ratunkowego)16
  • Informować pacjentów o objawach, które wymagają natychmiastowej pomocy medycznej4042

Monitorowanie długotrwałych działań niepożądanych

W przypadku utrzymywania się objawów należy:

  • Skonsultować się z lekarzem, jeśli gorączka utrzymuje się dłużej niż 2-3 dni35
  • Zgłosić się do lekarza, jeśli objawy w miejscu wstrzyknięcia nie ustępują lub są poważne39
  • Zgłaszać wszystkie poważne działania niepożądane personelowi medycznemu16

Ciężkie objawy, takie jak utrzymujący się silny ból barku lub znaczne ograniczenie ruchu w ramieniu, mogą wskazywać na SIRVA i wymagają oceny lekarskiej19.

Działanie niepożądane Częstość występowania Typowy czas trwania Postępowanie
Ból w miejscu wstrzyknięcia Bardzo często (do 85%) 1-7 dni (średnio 2,7 dnia) Zimne okłady, paracetamol lub ibuprofen
Zaczerwienienie/obrzęk Bardzo często (do 50%) 1-11 dni (zaczerwienienie), 1-27 dni (obrzęk) Zimne okłady, obserwacja
Gorączka Często (ponad 50% niemowląt bez profilaktyki paracetamolem) Szczyt po 6 godz., ustępuje w ciągu 2 dni Profilaktyczne podanie paracetamolu, lekkie ubranie, odpowiednie nawodnienie
Zmęczenie Bardzo często (do 60%) 3-5 dni Odpoczynek, odpowiednie nawodnienie
Ból głowy Bardzo często (do 55%) 3-5 dni Paracetamol lub ibuprofen, odpoczynek
Bóle mięśni/stawów Bardzo często (do 35%) 3-5 dni Paracetamol lub ibuprofen, odpoczynek
Nudności/biegunka Często (nudności do 24%) 3-5 dni Odpowiednie nawodnienie, lekka dieta
Drażliwość (niemowlęta) Bardzo często (do 80%) 1-2 dni Uspokajanie, paracetamol w razie dyskomfortu
Wysoka gorączka (>40°C) Niezbyt często (do 1%) Zwykle <2 dni Paracetamol lub ibuprofen, konsultacja lekarska
Reakcja alergiczna Bardzo rzadko (<1 na milion) Minuty do godzin po szczepieniu Natychmiastowa pomoc medyczna

Kluczowe informacje dla personelu medycznego

Szczepionka MenB jest generalnie bezpieczna i skuteczna w zapobieganiu chorobie meningokokowej wywołanej przez grupę B43. Większość działań niepożądanych ma charakter łagodny i przemijający, a poważne reakcje są bardzo rzadkie111.

Personel medyczny powinien:

  • Informować pacjentów o możliwych działaniach niepożądanych i typowym czasie ich trwania27
  • Zalecać profilaktyczne podawanie paracetamolu niemowlętom otrzymującym szczepionkę MenB637
  • Obserwować pacjentów przez 15 minut po szczepieniu1641
  • Edukować pacjentów na temat objawów, które wymagają natychmiastowej pomocy medycznej33
  • Przypominać, że szczepionka MenB nie chroni przed wszystkimi typami meningokoków, dlatego ważna jest znajomość objawów choroby meningokokowej, nawet po szczepieniu44

Monitorowanie i odpowiednie postępowanie w przypadku działań niepożądanych może znacznie zmniejszyć dyskomfort pacjenta i zapewnić pozytywne doświadczenie związane ze szczepieniem, co jest kluczowe dla akceptacji i realizacji programów szczepień35.

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Materiały źródłowe

  • #1 MenB vaccine – NHS
    https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/menb-vaccine/
    Like all medicines, the MenB vaccine can cause side effects, but not all children get them. […] Common side effects of the MenB vaccine include: swelling or pain where the injection was given, a high temperature, feeling tired or irritable, loss of appetite, diarrhoea. […] These side effects usually get better within 1 or 2 days. […] More serious side effects such as a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) are very rare and usually happen within minutes.
  • #2 Meningococcal Vaccination | Meningococcal | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/meningococcal/vaccines/index.html
    Most people who get a meningococcal vaccine don’t have any problems with it. Like with medicines, there is a chance of side effects with vaccines. These are usually mild and go away on their own within a few days, but serious reactions are possible. […] MenB and MenABCWY vaccines […] Redness, soreness, or swelling where the vaccine provider gave the shot […] Feeling tired […] Headache […] Muscle or joint pain […] Fever or chills […] Nausea or diarrhea […] If problems occur after MenB or MenABCWY vaccination, they usually last for 3 to 5 days.
  • #3 Meningococcal Group B Vaccine Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term
    https://www.drugs.com/sfx/meningococcal-group-b-vaccine-side-effects.html
    You may feel faint after receiving this vaccine. Your doctor may want you to remain under observation during the first 15 minutes after the injection. […] Common side effects may include: headache; feeling tired, chills; muscle or joint pain; nausea, diarrhea; or pain, redness, swelling, or a hard lump where the shot was given. […] The most common adverse events were injection site pain, fever, headache, fatigue and myalgia. […] Injection site nodules have persisted for over 1 month. […] Severe arthralgia and severe myalgia were classified as conditions that resulted in patients unable to perform normal, daily activity. […] Severe headache was classified as headache that resulted in patients unable to perform normal, daily activity. […] Severe fatigue and severe fever were classified as conditions that resulted in patients unable to perform normal, daily activity. […] Very common (10% or more): Irritability, unusual crying.
  • #4 Bexsero Side Effects: What They Are and How to Manage Them
    https://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/bexsero-side-effects
    Bexsero (meningococcal group B) is a vaccine used to prevent meningitis B. Bexsero can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include injection site redness and pain, muscle aches, and low energy. […] Some people may experience mild to serious side effects after a Bexsero injection. Examples of the vaccines commonly reported side effects include: injection site reaction, fatigue (low energy), joint stiffness, headache, muscle aches, nausea. […] Mild side effects have been reported with Bexsero. These include: fatigue, nausea, fever, muscle aches, joint stiffness, headaches, common cold symptoms, swollen lymph nodes, fainting after injection, injection site reaction, mild allergic reaction. […] In rare cases, severe allergic reactions have been reported with Bexsero. These include sudden swelling of the throat, a drop in blood pressure, and difficulty breathing.
  • #5 Risks and Side Effects | BEXSERO
    https://www.bexsero.com/risks-and-side-effects/
    BEXSERO is a vaccine approved for 10- through 25-year-olds to prevent meningococcal group B disease (also known as meningitis B) caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria. […] The most common side effects associated with BEXSERO are: pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site; fatigue; headache; nausea; muscle pain. […] Fainting can occur after receiving BEXSERO. For this reason, your healthcare professional may ask you to sit or lie down for 15 minutes after receiving BEXSERO. […] BEXSERO may not protect all vaccine recipients. […] Some individuals with weakened immune systems may have reduced immune responses to BEXSERO. […] Individuals with certain complement deficiencies and individuals receiving treatment that inhibits terminal complement activation (for example, eculizumab) are at increased risk for invasive disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis group B even after being vaccinated with BEXSERO.
  • #6 Meningitis B (MenB) vaccine | NHS inform
    https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/vaccines/meningitis-b-menb-vaccine/
    The meningitis B (MenB) vaccine helps protect against meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning) caused by meningococcal bacteria B. […] After having the vaccine there may be side effects, but these are usually mild. […] After the MenB vaccine, side effects may include: redness, swelling or tenderness where they had the injection (this will slowly disappear on its own within a few days), being a bit irritable and feeding poorly, sleepiness, a temperature (fever). […] Fever (a temperature over 37.5C) shows that a babys bodys responding to the vaccine although not getting a fever doesnt mean it hasnt worked. […] Fever can be expected after any immunisation, but is more common when the MenB vaccine is given with the other routine vaccines at 8 and 16 weeks. […] In infants who do develop a fever after vaccination, the fever tends to peak around 6 hours after vaccination and is nearly always gone completely within 2 days.
  • #7 Meningitis Vaccine Side Effects: What to Know | Bon Secours Blog
    https://blog.bonsecours.com/healthy/meningitis-vaccine-side-effects/
    MenB vaccines can cause these same symptoms as well as fever, chills, nausea and diarrhea. […] The mild side effects of MenACWY vaccines typically last for one to two days, and those from MenB vaccines usually last for three to five days. […] Serious reactions are possible, but rare. Additionally, teens are more likely to have side effects after MenB vaccination compared to other vaccines given to preteens and teens.
  • #8 HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
    https://labeling.pfizer.com/showlabeling.aspx?id=1796
    The most common solicited adverse reactions in adolescents and young adults were pain at the injection site (85%), fatigue (60%), headache (55%), and muscle pain (35%). […] In a clinical study, 90% of infants 12 months of age who were vaccinated with a reduced dosage formulation had fever. […] Syncope (fainting) can occur in association with administration of injectable vaccines, including Trumenba. Procedures should be in place to avoid injury from fainting. […] In Study 1057, among Trumenba recipients, mean duration of pain was 2.7 days (range 1-7 days) after the first vaccination and 2.7 days (range 1-2 days) after the second vaccination; redness was 2.2 days (range 1-9 days) and 2.4 days (1-11 days), respectively; and swelling was 2.2 days (range 1-7 days) and 2.5 days (range 1-27 days), respectively.
  • #9 Meningitis Vaccine: Side Effects, Benefits, Uses – BuzzRx
    https://www.buzzrx.com/blog/meningitis-vaccine-side-effects-benefits-uses
    As with any medicine, vaccines can cause side effects. Most people who get the meningococcal vaccine experience a mild reaction and temporary side effects; however, serious reactions are possible. […] MenB vaccines can cause these same symptoms as well as fever, chills, nausea, and diarrhea. […] The mild side effects of MenACWY vaccines typically last for 1-2 days, and those from MenB vaccines usually last for 3-5 days. These side effects typically go away on their own. Let your doctor know if these side effects persist or worsen.
  • #10 HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
    https://labeling.pfizer.com/showlabeling.aspx?id=1796
    The frequencies of adverse reactions were highest after the first dose regardless of the schedule. After subsequent doses, the frequencies of adverse reactions were similar regardless of dose number and schedule. […] AEs that occurred at a frequency of at least 2% and were more frequently observed in subjects who received Trumenba than subjects in the control group were injection site pain, fever, and headache. […] The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of Trumenba. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to product exposure. […] Nausea was reported in up to 24% of adolescents.
  • #11 MenB vaccine side effects | Havering Directory
    https://familyserviceshub.havering.gov.uk/kb5/havering/directory/advice.page?id=AA8gyeHaTCw
    The MenB vaccine has a good safety record. Many babies have no side effects at all, and in those that do, any side effects tend to be mild and short-lived. […] The most common side effect seen with the MenB vaccine when it’s given alongside other vaccinations is a fever, or high temperature, so it’s important to use paracetamol following vaccination to reduce the risk of fever. […] In studies when the MenB was given to babies without paracetamol more than half of them developed fever. The fever peaks around six hours after vaccination but is nearly always gone within two days. […] Other common side effects of the MenB vaccine include: pain, swelling or redness at the injection site, vomiting and/or diarrhoea, crying and irritability. […] In rare cases, babies can have an allergic reaction to the MenB vaccine soon after the injection. This may take the form of a rash or itching that affects part or all of their body.
  • #12 MenB Vaccine (Meningococcal B Vaccine) | Vaccine Knowledge Project
    https://vaccineknowledge.ox.ac.uk/menb-vaccine
    Like all vaccines, the MenB vaccine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The vaccine used in the UK is called Bexsero, and the following side effects may occur in infants and children up to 10 years of age: […] Very common, these may affect more than 1 in 10 babies: fever (38 C), loss of appetite, tenderness at the injection site (including severe injection site tenderness resulting in crying when injected limb is moved), painful joints, sleepiness, feeling irritable, unusual crying, diarrhoea, headache, vomiting (uncommon after booster), skin rash (children aged 12 to 23 months) (uncommon after booster). […] Common, these may affect up to 1 in 10 babies: skin rash. […] Uncommon, these may affect up to 1 in 100 babies: high fever (40 C), seizures (including febrile seizures), dry skin, paleness (rare after booster).
  • #13 Meningococcal vaccines: Canadian Immunization Guide – Canada.ca
    https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/canadian-immunization-guide-part-4-active-vaccines/page-13-meningococcal-vaccine.html
    Solicited local and systemic reactions have been commonly reported in clinical trials and include injection site tenderness, induration, sleepiness and irritability. Higher rates of fever have been observed with simultaneous administration of 4CMenB vaccine and routine infant vaccines; therefore, routine prophylactic administration of acetaminophen or separating 4CMenB vaccination from routine vaccination schedule has been proposed for preventing fever in infants and children up to three years of age. […] Serious adverse events are rare following immunization and, in most cases, data are insufficient to determine a causal association.
  • #13 Meningococcal vaccines: Canadian Immunization Guide – Canada.ca
    https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/canadian-immunization-guide-part-4-active-vaccines/page-13-meningococcal-vaccine.html
    Symptoms of meningitis include intense headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, photophobia and stiff neck. […] IMD is characterized by a short incubation period (2 to 10 days, usually 3 to 4 days) and usually presents as an acute febrile illness with rapid onset and features of meningitis or septicemia (meningococcemia), or both, and a characteristic non-blanching petechial or purpuric rash. […] Meningococcal vaccines are initially highly effective but effectiveness wanes over time. […] Injection site reactions occur in up to 59% of vaccinees. Fever is reported in up to 13% of recipients and systemic reactions, such as headache and malaise, are reported in up to 60% of recipients. […] Mild reactions, including injection site reactions (redness, tenderness, and swelling), occur in up to 50% of vaccine recipients. Irritability occurs in up to 80% of infants and fever in up to 9% when other vaccines were administered. Headaches and malaise occur in up to 10% of older children and adults. These reactions last no more than a few days.
  • #14 Meningococcal vaccine | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
    https://www.health.gov.au/topics/immunisation/immunisation-services/meningococcal-immunisation-service
    fever (especially for meningococcal B vaccine in under 2 year olds). […] It is important to give your baby paracetamol to reduce the risk of fever with meningococcal B vaccine. […] Talk to your health professional or health service about the possible side effects of meningococcal vaccines, or if you or your child have symptoms that worry you after having a meningococcal vaccine.
  • #15 MenB Vaccine (Meningococcal B Vaccine) | Vaccine Knowledge Project
    https://vaccineknowledge.ox.ac.uk/menb-vaccine
    Rare, these may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people: Kawasaki disease, which may include a range of symptoms e.g. a fever that lasts for more than five days. However, recent studies have found that there is no evidence to suggest that there is an increased chance of developing Kawasaki disease after receiving the MenB vaccine. […] The following side effects may occur in adolescents from 11 years of age and adults: Very common, these may affect more than 1 in 10 people: pain at the injection site resulting in inability to perform normal daily activity, painful muscles and joints, nausea, generally feeling unwell, headache. […] Very common side effects that may affect more than 1 in 10 people, that were reported in all age groups: pain/tenderness at the injection site, redness of the skin at the injection site, swelling of the skin at the injection site, hardness of the skin at the injection site.
  • #16 Meningococcal b (Men-b) vaccine | HealthLink BC
    https://immunizebc.ca/vaccines/meningococcal-b
    The vaccine is given by injection as a series of 2, 3 or 4 doses. The number of doses depends on how old you are when the immunization series begins. Speak with your health care provider for more information. […] Common reactions to the vaccine include soreness, redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Fever, crankiness, sleepiness, muscle aches and headache may also occur. These reactions are usually mild and generally last 1 to 2 days. […] Reactions, including fever, are more common in children under 2 years of age if the Men-B vaccine is given with other routine childhood vaccines. […] It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a million, of a life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. This may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine (adrenaline) and transfer by ambulance to the nearest emergency department. If symptoms develop after you leave the clinic, call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number. […] It is important to always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider.
  • #17 MenB Vaccine (Meningococcal B Vaccine) | Vaccine Knowledge Project
    https://vaccineknowledge.ox.ac.uk/menb-vaccine
    As with any vaccine, medicine or food, there is a very small chance of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Anaphylaxis is different from less severe allergic reactions because it causes life-threatening breathing and/or circulation problems. It is always extremely serious but can be treated with adrenaline. Healthcare workers who give vaccines know how to do this. […] If you are concerned about any reactions that occur after vaccination, consult your doctor.
  • #18 Meningococcal vaccine and haemophilus b vaccine (intramuscular route) – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/meningococcal-vaccine-and-haemophilus-b-vaccine-intramuscular-route/description/drg-20075601
    Fainting may occur after receiving intramuscular injections, such as this vaccine. It may occur with other symptoms including: blurred vision, numbness or tingling in your arms, hands, or feet, or seizures. […] Check with your doctor right away if your child has a cough, difficulty with swallowing, dizziness, fast heartbeat, hives, itching, puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue, shortness of breath, skin rash, tightness in the chest, or unusual tiredness or weakness. These could be symptoms of an allergic reaction to the vaccine. […] Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. […] Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
  • #19 Reasons Not to Get the Meningitis Vaccine: Potential Side Effects – Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates
    https://www.vaccineinjuryteam.com/blog/2024/january/reasons-not-to-get-the-meningitis-vaccine-potent/
    It is advisable to consult your doctor or nurse if any of the above symptoms occur. […] If you’re experiencing a meningitis vaccine reaction or sensitivity and your condition is worsening or persistent, it could be a sign of meningitis vaccine injury. […] There are increasing cases of injuries caused by the meningitis vaccine. […] Although the dangers of the meningitis vaccine differ, the most common vaccine effect is shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). […] Symptoms of SIRVA injury can last for months or even years. […] The following are the distinguishing features of SIRVA: Sudden shoulder pain within 48 hours of vaccination, which is different from the shoulder pain normally expected after an injection, A reduced range of motion, Persistent shoulder pain or reduced range of motion that lasts for weeks to months.
  • #20 Reasons Not to Get the Meningitis Vaccine: Potential Side Effects – Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates
    https://www.vaccineinjuryteam.com/blog/2024/january/reasons-not-to-get-the-meningitis-vaccine-potent/
    The impact of SIRVA injury can include: Interrupted sleep caused by pain, Inability to participate in hobbies or sports, The need for modified work duties, Difficulty in personal care, attending daily activities, or providing care to others, Financial burden due to mounting medical bills, Lost income due to time off work, Emotional distress. […] It is rare for a patient to experience severe allergic reactions, which can be life-threatening. […] Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction include: Hives, Swelling of the throat or face, Difficulty breathing, Dizziness, A fast heartbeat. […] The above symptoms usually start a few minutes to a few hours after vaccination.
  • #21 Bexsero Side Effects: What They Are and How to Manage Them
    https://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/bexsero-side-effects
    The CDC says that side effects of Bexsero may last for 3-5 days and usually resolve on their own. […] Long-term side effects weren’t reported in studies of Bexsero. […] Fainting was a common side effect reported in studies of Bexsero. […] As with most vaccines, allergic reactions can happen in some people who receive Bexsero, according to studies. Symptoms can be mild to serious and can include skin rash, itchiness, flushing, swelling under your skin, swelling of your mouth, tongue, or throat, which can make it hard to breathe.
  • #22 Meningococcal B Vaccine (4CMenB or MenB-fHBP) – City of Toronto
    https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/diseases-medications-vaccines/meningococcal-b-vaccine-4cmenb/
    Meningococcal B vaccine provides protection against disease caused by the B strain. […] Common side effects include pain and swelling where the vaccine was given, headache, and feeling tired or unwell for a short time after receiving the vaccine. A fever can also occur following vaccination. […] In rare cases, serious allergic reactions such as trouble breathing, rash, swelling in the throat and face may occur. […] There are no long-term side effects associated with this vaccine.
  • #23
    https://www.meningitis.org/meningitis/vaccine-information-old-(1)/meningococcal-group-b-vaccine
    Meningococcal vaccines protect against disease caused by meningococcal bacteria. […] The vaccines that protect against meningococcal group B (MenB) are protein vaccines. These vaccines contain proteins found on the surface of the bacteria. […] The MenB vaccine provides protection against meningococcal disease, but doesn’t stop you from carrying the bacteria. […] You may experience minor side effects following vaccination. These symptoms are usually mild and go away on their own within a few days. Common side effects of meningococcal vaccines include: irritability, crying, restlessness, loss of appetite, headache, pain, redness and swelling at the injection site, feeling tired (fatigue), mild fever. […] Fever is common in babies when the MenB vaccine is given with other routine infant vaccines. […] Meningococcal meningitis is a severe and life-threatening disease that can cause death within hours, so it’s important to get your children vaccinated.
  • #24
    https://www.meningitis.org/meningitis/vaccine-information/meningococcal-group-b-vaccine
    Meningococcal vaccines protect against disease caused by meningococcal bacteria. […] The vaccines that protect against meningococcal group B (MenB) are protein vaccines. These vaccines contain proteins found on the surface of the bacteria. […] The MenB vaccine provides protection against meningococcal disease, but doesn’t stop you from carrying the bacteria. […] You may experience minor side effects following vaccination. These symptoms are usually mild and go away on their own within a few days. Common side effects of meningococcal vaccines include: irritability, crying, restlessness, loss of appetite, headache, pain, redness and swelling at the injection site, feeling tired (fatigue), mild fever. […] Fever is common in babies when the MenB vaccine is given with other routine infant vaccines.
  • #25 Meningitis B Vaccine –
    https://clarihealth.com/sg/vaccinations/meningitis-b-vaccine/
    Symptoms develop quickly and can resemble those of flu or a hangover. They include fever, headache, vomiting, a stiff neck, sensitivity to light, drowsiness and muscle and joint pain. […] In children and babies symptoms can also include becoming unresponsive and floppy, stiff with jerking movements, cold feet and hands, shivering, blotchy or pale skin, blue lips, irritability, refusing food, staring, and sleepiness. […] Babies may also have a bulging soft spot on their head, and a high pitched cry. […] The side effects of the MenACWY vaccine are generally mild and last no more than 24 hours. Redness, itching and hardening around the injection site is common, as is fever, headache, nausea and fatigue. […] A small, painless lump may appear, but usually disappears in a few weeks. […] Available data on the Meningitis B vaccine suggests that antibodies decrease within 1 to 2 years of vaccination.
  • #26 Meningococcal Vaccine: Types, Benefits, and Risks
    https://www.webmd.com/children/vaccines/meningitis-vaccine-what-parents-should-know
    Most people won’t have any side effects from the meningitis vaccine. If you do have side effects, they are usually mild and go away quickly. […] Possible side effects of MenB and MenABCWY vaccines include: Redness, soreness, or swelling where you got the shot, Fatigue, Headache, Muscle or joint pain, Fever or chills, Nausea or diarrhea. […] Severe allergic reactions are rare but can happen within minutes or hours of having the vaccination. Signs of an allergic reaction include: Trouble breathing, Hoarseness or wheezing, Hives, Paleness, Weakness, Fast heartbeat or dizziness. If these signs appear, you should get emergency medical treatment. […] The duration of immunity depends on the specific vaccine and your immune response. In general, MenACWY vaccines offer protection for up to five years, while MenB vaccines last around one to two years.
  • #27 Meningococcal B (Men B) vaccination for babies | nidirect
    https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/meningococcal-b-men-b-vaccination-babies
    Babies can get the Men B vaccine alongside other vaccinations when they are aged: […] The vaccine is given as a single injection into your babys thigh and may cause some side effects such as: […] It is quite common for babies who receive the Men B vaccine at two and four months of age to have a fever after the vaccination. […] The vaccine reduces your babys chance of getting the infection. But there is still a small chance they could get it, so it is important to know the signs and symptoms of meningitis.
  • #28 Meningococcal group B (MenB) – Public Health Wales
    https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/immunisation-and-vaccines/meningococcal-group-b-menb/
    The most common side effect seen with the MenB vaccine in babies is a fever, or high temperature. Other common side effects of the MenB vaccine include: pain, swelling or redness at the site of the injection; vomiting or diarrhoea (or both); and crying and irritability. […] It is recommended that babies are given infant liquid paracetamol to prevent fever after vaccination. […] Other reactions are rare. […] Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to prevent meningitis and blood poisoning (sepsis) caused by meningitis B infection. No vaccine is 100% effective, so it is still important to know the signs and symptoms of meningitis and sepsis, even if you or your child are vaccinated.
  • #29 Meningitis and Meningitis Vaccination Information
    https://www.steu.edu/student-life/wellness-center/health-services/meningitis.html
    The most common symptoms include: Fever, Headache, Stiff neck. […] There are often additional symptoms, such as: Nausea, Vomiting, Photophobia (eyes being more sensitive to light), Altered mental status (confusion). […] Symptoms may include: Fever, Fatigue, Vomiting, Cold hands and feet, Cold chills, Severe aches or pain in the muscles, joints, chest or abdomen (belly), Rapid breathing, Diarrhea, In the later stages, a dark purple rash. […] Vaccines help protect against all three serogroups (B, C, and Y) of Neisseria meningitidis bacteria commonly seen in the United States. Like with any vaccine, meningococcal vaccines are not 100% effective. This means there is still a chance you can develop meningococcal disease after vaccination. People should know the symptoms of meningococcal disease since early recognition and quick medical attention are extremely important.
  • #30 Meningitis B Facts and Information | BEXSERO
    https://www.bexsero.com/meningitis-b-facts/
    Meningitis B can strike otherwise healthy people without warning and can progress quickly and be potentially fatal, sometimes within 24 hours. […] Initial symptoms can be confusing and similar to those of the flu. However, symptoms can progress rapidly and can lead to death, sometimes within 24 hours. […] Symptoms may include: Sudden fever, Headache, Stiff neck, Additional symptoms may include, among others, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity of the eyes to light, confusion, and a rash (typically dark purple spots on the torso, arms, or legs). […] The most common side effects are pain, redness or swelling at the injection site; fatigue; headache; nausea; and muscle pain.
  • #31 Meningococcal Disease Fact Sheet
    https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/2168/
    Symptoms appear suddenly – usually three (3) to four (4) days after a person is infected. It can take up to ten (10) days to develop symptoms. Symptoms of meningococcal meningitis may include: Fever, Headache, Stiff neck, Nausea, Vomiting, Photophobia (eyes being more sensitive to light), Altered mental status (confusion). […] Newborns and babies may not have the classic symptoms listed above, or it may be difficult to notice those symptoms in babies. Instead, babies may be slow or inactive, irritable, vomiting, feeding poorly, or have a bulging anterior fontanelle (the soft spot of the skull). In young children, doctors may also look at the child’s reflexes for signs of meningitis. […] Symptoms of meningococcal septicemia may include: Fever and chills, Fatigue (feeling tired), Vomiting, Cold hands and feet, Severe aches or pains in the muscles, joints, chest, or abdomen (belly), Rapid breathing, Diarrhea, In the later stages, a dark purple rash.
  • #32 Immunizations: Meningococcal Vaccines | Wisconsin Department of Health Services
    https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/immunization/meningvaccines.htm
    Meningococcal disease is very serious and can be deadly in a matter of hours. Its important to get medical attention right away if you have the symptoms listed below. […] Symptoms of meningococcal disease often start as flu-like illness and quickly get worse. The specific symptoms vary depending on the type of illness. […] The most common symptoms include: Fever, Headache, Stiff neck. […] Often, there are other symptoms, such as: Nausea, Vomiting, Photophobia (eyes being more sensitive to light), Altered mental status (confusion). […] Newborns and babies might not have these classic symptoms. Instead, babies may be slow or inactive, irritable, vomiting, feeding poorly, or have a bulging anterior fontanelle (the soft spot of the skull). In young children, doctors also may look at the childs reflexes for signs of meningitis.
  • #33 Meningococcal vaccine (intramuscular route, subcutaneous route) – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/meningococcal-vaccine-intramuscular-route-subcutaneous-route/description/drg-20064657
    More common: Chills […] Less common: Fever over 100 degrees F, general feeling of discomfort or illness […] Incidence not known: Cough, difficulty with breathing or swallowing, dizziness, fainting, fast heartbeat, hives, itching, or skin rash, puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue, reddening of the skin, especially around the ears, unusual tiredness or weakness (sudden and severe). […] Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. […] More common: Difficulty with moving, headache, joint or muscle pain, nausea, redness, tenderness, soreness, or pain at the injection site […] Less common: Hard lump at the injection site […] Incidence not known: Blisters at or around the injection site.
  • #34 Vaccinations | Students – UCL – University College London
    https://www.ucl.ac.uk/students/support-and-wellbeing-services/physical-health-support/vaccinations
    All university students should be immunised against the different meningitis strains. Most UK students will have received the meningococcal ACWY vaccine (MenACWY) between the ages of 13 and 15 and the meningococcal B (MenB) vaccine as an infant. The MenB vaccine is offered to infants as part of the NHS vaccination schedule. […] Symptoms Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. […] Bacterial meningitis is very serious, can develop quickly and, in some cases, can be fatal. […] A classic symptom of meningitis is a blotchy rash that doesn’t fade when a glass is rolled over it, but this symptom does not always appear. Further symptoms can include: stiff neck (for example, you cannot place your chin on your chest), fever, cold hands and feet, vomiting and diarrhoea, drowsiness, difficulty waking up, irritability and/or confusion, aversion to bright lights, severe headache, joint or muscle pains, pale, blotchy skin with or without a rash, convulsions/seizures. […] These symptoms can appear in any order, and not everyone will get all of them. […] Those experiencing symptoms of meningitis should seek medical advice immediately. Bacterial meningitis can potentially be fatal within a matter of hours, and urgent treatment is vitally important.
  • #35 Vaccines and immunisations | CALPOL® UK
    https://www.calpol.co.uk/fever-information/vaccines
    […] […] Post-immunisation fever is fairly common when the Meningitis B vaccine is given with other routine vaccinations at two and four months. It is recommended that you give your baby liquid paracetamol to reduce the risk of fever after the vaccination. […] […] […] Your childs post-immunisation fever and any redness or soreness where theyve had the injection should clear up within a couple of days. If youre concerned your child is feeling out of sorts and their symptoms are not getting better, then call your GP or 111. […] […] […] Give them liquid paracetamol or ibuprofen to help bring the fever down. If your child is getting their Men B vaccination, you can try giving paracetamol soon after vaccination before developing a fever this will reduce the risk of your child having a post-immunisation fever.
  • #35 Vaccines and immunisations | CALPOL® UK
    https://www.calpol.co.uk/fever-information/vaccines
    […] […] There are a few side effects your little one might experience after having their vaccination whether thats from an 8- or 12-week baby immunisation, or their one-year injections. While this can seem a little daunting as a parent, most vaccine side effects are mild and dont last long. […] Common vaccine side effects: […] Sore and red area where the needle goes in for 2 to 3 days. […] Children feeling a bit unwell or developing a high temperature – a high temperature of 38C or more […] Crying and upset straight after the injection. […] diarrhoea and/or vomiting – more common with Men B vaccine […] […] […] Post-immunisation fever is perfectly normal, and its a comfort to know that this side effect is considered mild and doesnt last a long time usually between one and two days. Dawn Kelly says: This fever normally lasts a couple of days. If it sticks around for longer, then contact the nurse or GP where you had your vaccines. Again, if theres anything that you feel is not normal after the vaccinations, contact the place where you had them.
  • #36 Immunizations: Meningococcal Vaccines | Wisconsin Department of Health Services
    https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/immunization/meningvaccines.htm
    Symptoms may include: Fever and chills, Fatigue (feeling tired), Vomiting, Cold hands and feet, Severe aches or pain in the muscles, joints, chest, or abdomen (belly), Rapid breathing, Diarrhea, In the later stages, a dark purple rash. […] Even with treatment, 10 to 15 out of every 100 people with meningococcal disease will die. Up to 1 in every 5 survivors will have long-term disabilities. These may include brain damage, deafness, loss of limbs, or nervous system problems.
  • #37 FAQs on the MenB vaccine (Bexsero) | Meningitis Now
    https://www.meningitisnow.org/meningitis-explained/meningitis-vaccines/faqs-on-the-menb-vaccine-bexsero/
    As with all vaccines, side-effects can occur and are usually short-lived (24 48 hours). The most common side-effects include tenderness and swelling at the injection site, fever, irritability, vomiting and/or diarrhoea. […] High rates of fever have been reported in infants receiving the MenB vaccine with their other routine immunisations. Use of paracetamol has been advised for infants at the time of immunisation, to prevent fever.
  • #38 Experiences with meningitis b vaccine?
    https://www.netmums.com/coffeehouse/being-mum-794/babies-birth-12-months-58/1573045-experiences-meningitis-b-vaccine.html
    Hi, can anyone share their experience of the men b vaccine in their baby? My 8-week old had it nearly 72 hours ago and still has a high temp (37.8), is very sleepy and generally unhappy. We spent the first night in hospital as his temperature was 39.2 and they ruled out any other cause such as urine infection. I was told these side effects would subside within 48 hours. […] Our little boy had a similar reaction to the second one. Spiked temperature, lethargic, off food and very clingy. Resolved within 48 hours. […] When my lb had his first lot he was very sleepy, and I made sure he was clothed in cool items and not to have the heating on in our room. […] 37.8 isn’t really a high temperature. It’s just slightly above normal. I think it took 48 hours for my baby girl to get over it. If they’ve still got a high temperature give the calpol. […] My lb had a fever of 38.3 on the night of the injection then mild fever of around 37.7/8 on the next couple of days and then slept so much the day after that. Then he was fine.
  • #39 Bexsero: Side effects and how to manage them
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/drugs-bexsero-side-effects
    If you experience fatigue after your Bexsero injection, keep in mind that it’s likely temporary. […] If your fatigue lasts more than a few days after receiving Bexsero, talk with your doctor. They’ll evaluate your symptoms to help determine the cause of your fatigue. […] Your doctor may recommend getting the injection in your nondominant arm. They may also give you some self-care tips to help ease your symptoms. […] Talk with your doctor if any injection site symptoms persist.
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    https://www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/health_and_human_services/meningococcal_vaccine_f_a_q
    Are the meningitis B vaccines safe? […] These vaccines, like any medications, have side effects. Rarely, serious allergic reactions may occur. For persons at risk of meningococcal disease in an outbreak setting, experts believe that the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks. […] What are the common side effects? […] The most common side effects are pain, redness and swelling at the injection site. People may also experience fatigue, muscle pain, chills or headache. In general, these side effects go away within a few days. […] What are the signs of a serious reaction to a vaccine? […] Severe reactions start a few minutes to a few hours after the vaccination. Watch for high fever, behavior changes, dizziness, weakness, fast heartbeat, difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue, face or throat, hives, or other rash on the body.
  • #41 Questions and Answers – Meningitis B Vaccines | Emergency Management
    https://emergency.princeton.edu/questions-and-answers-meningitis-b-vaccines
    Who should not get the serogroup B meningococcal vaccine? Anyone who has a severe (life threatening) allergy to any vaccine component should not get the vaccine. This includes allergies to the vaccines MenB proteins and some preservatives such as aluminum hydroxide, sodium chloride, histidine and sucrose. Tell the doctor or nurse if you have any severe allergies. […] What are the risks of the serogroup B meningococcal vaccine? A vaccine, like any medicine, could possibly cause serious problems, such as severe allergic reactions. The risk of this meningococcal vaccine causing serious harm, or death, is extremely small. […] Mild Problems More than half of the people who get this vaccine have mild side effects, mostly where the shot was given (in the arm). They include pain and tenderness, swelling, and hardness or redness of the skin. Other mild side effects include nausea, generally feeling a little rundown, and having a headache. In general, all of these side effects will get better on their own within a few days. Among adolescents, there is also a risk of fainting after getting this vaccine or any shot.
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    https://www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/health_and_human_services/meningococcal_vaccine_f_a_q
    What should I do if I have a serious reaction to the vaccine? […] Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital if you think you need immediate care. Otherwise, call your health care provider. University of Oregon students should also report a serious reaction to the Student Health Center at 541-346-2770. Your health care provider or the University of Oregon Student Health Center may choose to report your reaction to the national Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
  • #43 Reasons Not to Get the Meningitis Vaccine: Potential Side Effects – Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates
    https://www.vaccineinjuryteam.com/blog/2024/january/reasons-not-to-get-the-meningitis-vaccine-potent/
    Meningitis vaccine is generally safe. Even so, it may be unsafe for a particular group of people. […] The meningitis vaccine is linked to several side effects, including an increased risk of Guillain-Barr syndrome (GBS). […] Some healthcare providers often administer meningitis vaccines while disregarding safety concerns, leading to complications. […] Unfortunately, people who encounter meningitis vaccine side effects endure hefty medical bills, pain and suffering, and reduced quality of life. […] Like any medication, the meningitis vaccine has the potential to cause side effects. Even so, the side effects of the meningitis vaccine are mild and go away within a few days. […] Here are the common side effects of meningitis vaccination: Chills, A general feeling of discomfort, Fever above 100 degrees F, Fainting, Cough, Nausea, Diarrhea, Joint pain or muscle pain, Fast heartbeat, Difficulty swallowing or breathing, Skin rash, hives, or itching, Skin reddening around the ear, Unusual tiredness or weakness, Swelling of eyelids around the eyes, lips, tongue, or face.
  • #44
    https://www.meningitis.org/meningitis/vaccine-information/meningococcal-group-b-vaccine
    Meningococcal meningitis is a severe and life-threatening disease that can cause death within hours, so it’s important to get your children vaccinated. […] Meningococcal vaccines are effective at preventing meningococcal disease. […] Meningococcal vaccines don’t protect against all groups of meningitis. So it’s important to be aware of the symptoms of meningitis even if you’ve been vaccinated. […] No, available meningococcal vaccines are not live vaccines. They cannot cause meningococcal meningitis. Instead, meningococcal vaccines contain antigens (harmless pieces of the bacteria).