Meningitis ACWY Vaccine

What is Meningitis ACWY?

Quadrivalent meningitis protection often required for specific visas and pilgrimages.

Covers four strains of meningococcal disease and is required for certain visas and religious pilgrimages.

Travel-focused vaccine information

Single dose providing multi-year protection

Certificate issued after vaccination if required

Symptoms of Meningitis ACWY

• Covers four strains of meningococcal disease and is required for certain visas and religious pilgrimages.
• Provides added reassurance for travellers in group or dormitory settings.

Why get the Meningitis ACWY vaccine

Travellers to regions with meningitis vaccination requirements

Students or travellers staying in shared accommodation

Pilgrimage travellers where certification is needed

Potential side effects of Meningitis ACWY vaccine

• Temporary arm soreness
• Mild fever or tiredness

Why choose our specialist team

Every appointment is personalised to your destination, trip length and planned activities, with clear timing guidance — including short-notice travel where possible. You’ll also leave with practical travel health advice covering bite avoidance, food and water safety, and any medicines you might need.

What to expect during your appointment

We keep your travel vaccine appointment simple, clear and tailored to your journey.

Your appointment starts with a travel risk assessment — we’ll review your destination, dates, medical history and any previous vaccines.

From there you’ll get tailored advice on the vaccines recommended for your trip, along with any travel health precautions worth taking.

If a vaccine or medicine is right for you, it can usually be supplied during the same appointment.