• Meningococcal ACWY
  • Contraindications & Precautions

Is a prior history of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) a precaution for giving meningococcal ACWY conjugate vaccine?

No. People with a history of GBS may receive any age-appropriate MenACWY vaccine.

Last reviewed: November 15, 2024
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