Meningococcal vaccine C

Generality

The meningococcal C vaccine is a non-compulsory vaccination that guarantees immunity against meningitis caused by the meningococcal C bacterium.
Administered intramuscularly through 1-2 dosages depending on the age of the recipient, the meningococcal vaccine C is an effective and well tolerated practice; it is rare, in fact, that it fails or is responsible for side effects.

What is the meningococcal C vaccine?

Meningococcal C vaccine, also known as meningococcal C vaccination, is the vaccine preparation that prevents meningitis due to meningococcal C bacterium; the latter represents a subtype (or serotype) of the famous bacterial species known as Neisseria meningitidis.
For those who live in Italy, there are various formulations of meningococcal C vaccine; among these formulations, the best known and most suitable for a "large segment of the population are Meningitec and Menjugate, both of which are included in the" list of so-called conjugated vaccines.