Meningococcal Vaccine (cont.) In this Article - What is
meningococcal disease? - The meningococcal vaccine - Who should
get the meningococcal vaccine and when? - Some people should not
get the meningococcal vaccine or should wait - What are the
risks from meningococcal vaccines? - What if there is a moderate
or severe reaction? - What is the national vaccine injury
compensation program? - How can I learn more? Some People Should
Not Get the Meningococcal Vaccine or Should Wait - Anyone who
has ever had a severe (life-threatening) allergic reaction to a
previous dose of either meningococcal vaccine should not get
another dose. - Anyone who has a severe (life threatening)
allergy to any vaccine component should not get the vaccine.
Tell your provider if you have any severe allergies. - Anyone
who is moderately or severely ill at the time the shot is
scheduled should probably wait until they recover. Ask your
provider. People with a mild illness can usually get the
vaccine. - Anyone who has ever had Guillain-Bar