What is protected against?
Meningitis is a serious and potentially life-threatening infection that occurs when the meninges – the protective layers that cover the brain and spinal cord – become infected by bacteria, viruses or other microorganisms. The most serious cases of meningitis are caused by meningococcal bacteria, which can cause acute illness and lead to complications such as encephalitis, blood poisoning (sepsis) and, in the worst case, death. According to the Statens Serum Institut (SSI), the disease can develop rapidly, and without prompt treatment it can lead to permanent neurological damage or death. Meningitis is especially dangerous for young children, young adults and people with weakened immune systems.
What does the vaccine do?
The meningitis vaccine protects against the most dangerous and common meningococcal bacteria, which can cause meningitis and other serious infections. There are several serogroups of meningococcal bacteria, but the most common and disease-causing are serogroups A, B, C, W and Y. The vaccines that we offer specifically protect against the most dangerous of these types, significantly reducing the risk of developing meningitis. The vaccine can also prevent the serious consequences that can occur from infection, such as neurological damage, amputation of limbs or organ failure due to sepsis.
Vaccine course
At Valida Health, we offer the MenACWY vaccine. This vaccine protects against four of the most common and dangerous meningococcal serogroups (A, C, W, Y). It is recommended to receive one dose of this vaccine to achieve effective protection against these bacteria.
The vaccine is especially recommended for people at high risk of becoming infected, such as adolescents, people traveling to areas with a high incidence of meningococcal infections, and people with weakened immune systems.
Valida Health vaccinates at your location
Valida Health offers meningitis vaccinations directly at workplaces, schools and associations. We ensure that the vaccinations are carried out quickly and efficiently in a safe and comfortable environment. All vaccinations are automatically registered on sundhed.dk, ensuring that you always have documentation of the vaccination and that it is available to healthcare professionals if necessary. We offer tailor-made solutions that can be adapted to your organization, and we advise on the relevant vaccines and vaccination courses for each target group.
Contact us today about meningitis vaccination at your organization to schedule a vaccination day that fits your calendar.
NOTE: We always offer the option of 'choose-your-own' vaccines and/or supplemental vaccines, so that your members or employees can choose the protection they need.
