Prescribing Meningitis A C W Y Vaccine

This article will outline the transmission, risk and prevention of meningococcal meningitis ACWY associated with travel.
It will aid the decision making when considering prescribing this vaccine for the ‘at risk’ traveller and outline when an International Certificate of Vaccination should be issued.
Prescribers need to be understand the risk assessment process in relation to travel consultations, and have undertaken appropriate travel health training to ensure they have initial and ongoing competence.