Can this vaccine cause meningococcal infection?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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No. It contains no live meningococcal bacteria and cannot cause meningococcal disease.

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meningococcal groups A, C, W-135 and Y conjugate vaccine · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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No. It contains no live meningococcal bacteria and cannot cause meningococcal disease.

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