Menactra Vaccines

Have you ever wondered why your doctor becomes particularly concerned when he sees that your child has a rash combined with a fever? The answer is meningococcernia, which can cause a child to be critically ill very quickly. 10 to 15 percent of children die even after they receive the proper treatment, so vaccines like Menactra are very important.

Meningococcal disease can strike even the most healthy children who seem fine just a single day before the infection strikes. Because it is difficult to catch in time and there can be fatalities, meningococcal disease is a particularly worrisome condition. Some children who survive lose their limbs, fingers or toes, and some can become deaf or have seizures or strokes. Meningococcal disease can also appear in teens and young adults, especially in college freshmen who are new to dormitory settings.

Know if Menactra Vaccines Are Right for You
Meningococcal vaccines are recommended to be administered to 11 and 12 year olds at their annual check-ups. Menactra is the preferred vaccine for those aged 11 to 55. Travelers to Africa, those who may have been exposed to meningococcal bacteria, people who have a damaged spleen and U.S. military recruits are all recommended to seek vaccines like Menactra from a reputable clinic.

Visit the Passport Health facilities in either New York City and the surrounding 5 boroughs or areas like Westchester County, White Plains and Long Island to receive the Menactra vaccine for your children. Passport Health also has offices in upstate New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut as well as throughout the nation. Contact the main office at 516-626-2004 to learn more about Menactra.