Meningococcal
Meningococcal disease is a very serious disease that can lead to brain infection (meningitis) or blood infection (septicemia). Symptoms of meningitis include fever, change in behaviour, loss of appetite, vomiting, sore muscles and joints, and stiff neck. Some people have seizures, convulsions or skin rashes. Those who have blood infections may suffer from fever, headaches, body aches, and red spotted skin rashes. The meningococcal bacteria can be found in the nose or throat of healthy children, teenagers and adults. You become infected from direct contact with an infected person. Individuals at risk of meningococcal infection include those: with functional or anatomic asplenia (including sickle cell disease), with certain genetic risk factors, exposed to an infected person, with a respiratory tract infection
with a recent influenza infection, living in crowded housing with HIV.
Check out our resources on meningococcal immunization and share with your network!
Meningococcal Pocket Guide for Immunizers
Pocket Guide for Immunizers: Meningococcal Vaccination
(8-page pocket guide – PDF: 564 KB)
The purpose of this pocket guide is to serve as a tool for health care providers to learn more about meningococcal vaccines, enabling them to make strong recommendations to their patients.
This pocket guide references recommendations from Immunize Canada's team of experts and recommendation made in the Canadian Immunization Guide Chapter on Meningococcal Vaccine from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI).
Meningococcal Vaccine Charts
Ages and school grades in which meningococcal conjugate C (Men-C-C) vaccines are routinely administered, in each province and territory
(chart – PDF: 417 KB)
School grades in which meningococcal conjugate ACYW (Men-C-ACYW)
vaccines are routinely administered, in each province and territory
(chart – PDF: 418 KB)
Meningococcal Vaccine Factsheets and Infographics
Meningococcal Disease in Teens and Young Adults
(infographic – PDF: 781 KB)
Stop the Spread of Meningococcal Disease
(factsheet – PDF: 460 KB)
Meningococcal Vaccine Videos
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Andrea and Chloe’s story: Speak to your doctor about getting protected against meningitis B
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Andrea’s story: Talk to your doctor about getting protected against meningitis B
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Kate | Talk to your health care provider about the vaccines you need to stay healthy
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Kate’s Meningitis Story: The Importance of Protecting Against Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
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Michael’s Legacy: Preventing meningitis tragedy through immunization
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A family’s journey with meningococcal disease: Why vaccination is so important
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Stop the Spread of Meningococcal Disease
Meningococcal Vaccine TikTok Videos
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Andrea's story: Talk to your healthcare professional about the meningococcal B vaccine
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Dr. Vivien Brown: We need to protect our loved ones against meningitis B
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The basics of meningococcal disease | short video
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Let's go over meningococcal disease in children | short video
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Meningococcal disease: Why are teens and young adults at higher risk for catching it? | short video
Meningococcal Vaccine Posters
Protect your child from meningococcal disease
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Protect yourself from meningococcal disease
(poster – PDF)
I almost lost my life to meningitis B. Now, we’re raising awareness to save others.
(poster: PDF)
Meningococcal Vaccine Posters | Spread the word: immunization against meningococcal B
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Meningococcal Vaccine Social Media Images | Protecting Adolescents and Young Adults
Protecting Adolescents and Young Adults from Meningococcal Disease
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Meningococcal Vaccine Social Media Images | Spread the word: immunization against meningococcal B
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Meningococcal Vaccine Social Media Images: Myth-busting Mondays
Myth-busting Monday 1
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Meningococcal Vaccine Social Media Images: Throwback Thursdays
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