Meningococcal Group Acwy Conjugate-group B Vaccine (cvx 316) Side Effects

Applies to meningococcal group acwy conjugate-group b vaccine (cvx 316): intramuscular suspension.

Important warnings This medicine can cause some serious health issues

You should not receive the vaccine a second time if you had a life threatening allergic reaction after the first shot.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Keep track of all side effects you have, be sure to tell the vaccination provider if the previous shot caused any side effects.

You should not receive a second shot if you had a life-threatening allergic reaction after the first shot.

Becoming infected with meningococcal disease and developing meningitis is much more dangerous to your health than receiving this vaccine. Any vaccine may cause side effects but the risk of serious side effects is low.

You may feel faint after receiving this vaccine. Your doctor may want you to remain under observation during the first 15 minutes after the injection.

Common side effects may include:

• headache;

• feeling tired;

• muscle or joint pain;

• chills; or

• pain, redness, swelling, or irritation where the medicine was injected.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For healthcare professionals

Applies to meningococcal group acwy conjugate-group b vaccine (cvx 316): intramuscular suspension.

General adverse events

The most common adverse reactions reported after receiving both doses of this vaccine were pain at the injection site, muscle pain, fatigue, headache, injection site swelling and redness, joint pain, and chills.^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

• Very common (10% or more): Diarrhea (up to 11%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Vomiting

Hypersensitivity

• Postmarketing reports: Allergic reaction (including anaphylaxis)^[Ref]

Local

• Very common (10% or more): Injection site pain (up to 89.3%), injection site redness (up to 25.9%), injection site swelling (up to 25%)

Musculoskeletal

• Very common (10% or more): Joint pain (up to 20.2%), muscle pain (up to 25.7%)^[Ref]

Other

• Common (1% to 10%): Fever

Nervous system

• Very common (10% or more): Chills (up to 20.1%), fatigue (up to 52.1%), headache (up to 46.8%)
• Postmarketing reports: Syncope (fainting)^[Ref]

Further information

Meningococcal group acwy conjugate-group b vaccine (cvx 316) side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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