Recommendations recap - issue 8 [pdf, 1.3 MB]
...vaccine has a very good safety record and has been used extensively in Europe, the UK and in Australia since 1999. The vaccine does not contain live bacteria and therefore it is not possible to get the disease from the vaccine. The vaccine provides protection after about 10 days and is considered to be between 90% and 95% effective. IX.Dr Mills said: “Meningococcal disease can be difficult to diagnose and anyone with symptoms should seek medical attention without delay, as early trea...