What side effects occur with vaccines that prevent meningitis?
The vaccines used to protect against meningitis are safe. When side effects occur, they are usually mild. Local reactions, such as a sore arm at the site of the injection, are fairly common with some of the vaccines. Mild fever may also occur. More information about the side effects of the meningitis vaccines can be found on the vaccine side effects web page.
The vaccines that protect against meningitis are considered safe. When side effects occur they are usually mild. Local reactions, such as a sore arm at the site of the injection and mild fever, are fairly common with some of the vaccines. More information about the side effects of these and other vaccines can be found on the vaccine side effects web page.