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Meningococcal strains are different groups of Neisseria meningitidis bacteria that can cause meningitis and septicaemia. The letters, such as A, B, C, W and Y, identify different serogroups. Some vaccines protect against one strain, while MenACWY protects against four important travel-related strains.
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If you have heard about meningitis vaccines, you may have noticed…
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Hepatitis A vaccination helps protect travellers from a contagious liver infection spread mainly through contaminated food, water or close contact. It is not only for backpackers or remote travellers. If you are visiting a country where hepatitis A is more common, a travel-health assessment can confirm whether vaccination is recommended.
Hepatitis A is one…