Side effects: The meningitis vaccine may cause mild side effects such as soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site, headache, tiredness, muscle aches, or a mild fever.
Additional precautions: Practise good hygiene, avoid sharing cups or utensils, and check whether meningitis vaccination is recommended or required for your destination before you travel.
Risks caused by meningitis: Meningitis can develop quickly and may lead to serious complications such as hearing loss, brain damage, blood poisoning, or death if not treated urgently.