Vaccine Safety
All of the vaccines against bacterial meningitis are very safe. Local reactions at the site of the injection occur in about 20% of children. The redness, swelling, and pain are usually mild and last only a day or so. Severe reactions are very rare. Fever, irritability, crying, loss of appetite, or other general reactions are uncommon.
All of the bacterial meningitis vaccines have been given to many millions of infants, children and adults around the world.
Specific information about each vaccine is provided on the vaccine page.
