Meningococcal infection is caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis.It is a serious bacterial disease that is primarily transmitted through direct contact with the respiratory secretions, including nasal and throat secretions, of infected individuals or carriers. The incubation period commonly 3 to 4 days. Most infections are caused by serogroups A, B, C, W, and Y. In Hong Kong, serogroup B meningococcus accounts for approximately 50% of all cases. The disease can deteriorate rapidly within 24 hours, leading to severe complications such as neck stiffness, bruising (purpuric rash), or shock.
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| MenACWY Vaccine | Men B Vaccine |
| Vacc. Name | MenQuadfi | Bexsero |
| Price (HK$) | $1,600 | $1,800 for 1 dose $3,500 for 2 doses |
| Suitable for | Aged 1 or above | ≥ 2 months or above |
| Injection | 1 doses | 2 – 23 mnths : 3 doses ≥ Aged 2 : 2 doses |
Injection Method | Intramuscular | Intramuscular |
Pharma | Sanofi | GSK |
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More details about Meningococcal infection, please visit Centre for Health Protection (CHP).
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Please contact-Blue Care Medical Centre-for appointment.
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Central clinic
Tel : 2523 1808
Address : 10/F, 33 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
(MTR Central Station Exit “B” or Hong Kong Station Exit “C”)
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Kwun Tong clinic
Tel : 2523 9383
Address: Unit 2802, 28/F, BEA Tower, Millennium City 5, 418 Kwun Tong Road, Kowloon (MTR Kwun Tong Station Exit “A2”)
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Notes:
1. Offer is valid while stock lasts.
2. Additional fee of HK$100 is charged if prior doctor consultation is required.
3. 2 doses of MenB vaccine injection will be valid for 6 months starting from the date of the first injection.
