MenACWY and 3-in-1 Booster

Meningococcal disease is a life-threatening infection. It is the term used to describe two major illnesses – meningitis and septicaemia (sepsis). Making sure your child receives the MenACWY vaccine when it's offered is the best way to protect them against four different causes of meningitis and septicaemia – Meningococcal (Men) A, C, W and Y diseases. Young people have a higher risk of getting meningococcal disease, and although most people will make a good recovery, at worst meningococcal disease causes severe illness that can rapidly result in death. The MenACWY vaccine is offered to all young people aged 13/14 (school year 9) at the same time as the 3-in-1 Teenage Booster.