Prescription
Vaccine (Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine)
Meningococcal ACWY polysaccharide vaccine
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Meningococcal ACWY polysaccharide vaccine (sometimes called MPSV4, sold as Mendoz Meningitis Vaccine in Nigeria) is an injection that helps your body build protection against four types of meningitis-causing bacteria (groups A, C, W, and Y) by training your immune system to recognize and fight them.
What is it used for?
Prevention of meningitis (brain fever)prevention of meningococcal blood infectionsprotection before travelling to meningitis-prone areas like Northern Nigeria or Saudi Arabia for Hajj/Umrah
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.