A vaccination that helps protect against four strains of meningococcal disease (A, C, W and Y).

Key benefits:

• Helps protect against four strains of meningococcal disease
• Recommended for adolescents and useful for travel
• Convenient access without a GP visit

This service may be suitable if you:

• Are adolescents eligible under the National Immunisation Program schedule
• Are travelling to a region where meningococcal ACWY vaccination is recommended

Meningococcal ACWY vaccination is funded for adolescents under the National Immunisation Program schedule, and is also available privately for other ages, including before travel to higher-risk regions. 

Common side effects include soreness at the injection site. 

Ask your pharmacist for the relevant Consumer Medicines Information (CMI) for full details.

Before Your Vaccination

Be prepared to discuss:

• Your age and vaccinationhistory
• Any travel plans to regionswhere this vaccine is recommended
• Any previous reactions to thisvaccine

During Your Vaccination

Your pharmacist will confirm your eligibility under the NationalImmunisation Program schedule for adolescents, or your travel-related need.

You’ll then receive the injection, with a brief monitoring period afterward.

Is this the same as Meningococcal B?

No - they protect against different strains. See our separate Meningoccal B Vaccination page.

Can I get the ACWY and Meningococcal B vaccines at the same time?

In many cases yes - ask your pharmacist, as this depends on current recommendations and your individual circumstances.

Do I need this for travel?

Some destinations recommend or require it - ask about a broader pre-travel consultation if relevant.