Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Menactra Injection
Menactra Injection
| Generic name | Meningococcal (Groups A, C, Y and W-135) Polysaccharide Diphtheria Toxoid Conjugate Vaccine |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Bacterial vaccine (meningococcal conjugate vaccine) |
| Forms | Solution for injection (single-dose vials) |
Menactra is a vaccine given by injection into a muscle. It helps protect people ages 9 months through 55 years against invasive meningococcal disease caused by four types of meningococcal bacteria (groups A, C, Y and W-135).
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