Description
Menomune Injection is a multi dose vaccine for prevention against meningitis disease manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur. Its generic name is Meningococcal polysaccharide. It is advised to be taken by Haj pilgrims. The vaccine is an active immunising agent used to prevent infection by certain groups of meningococcal bacteria. The vaccine works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the disease.This information applies only to the meningococcal vaccine used for meningococcal bacteria Groups A, C, Y, and W-135. These groups cause approximately 50% of meningococcal meningitis cases in the U.S. The vaccine will not protect against infection caused by other meningococcal bacteria groups, such as Group B.
Manufacturer: Sanofi