Meningitis ACWY vaccine in West Hampstead London Travel Clinic

Meningitis ACWY vaccine at a glance

The MenACWY vaccine protects against meningitis acwy. The Aqua protocol is one Nimenrix or Menveo injection, delivered by injection into the upper arm. Full protection lasts around 5 years of cover.

Who NaTHNaC recommends this for

Hajj and Umrah pilgrims (a valid ACWY certificate is required for a Saudi visa), students starting university, travellers to the African meningitis belt, and close contacts of a confirmed case.

NaTHNaC 2026 currently lists Meningitis ACWY for travellers to countries including Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo. This vaccine is not needed for every trip: our pharmacist reviews your itinerary before recommending it.

The Aqua protocol

Every appointment starts with a short pharmacist-led review of your itinerary, medical history and current medication. If the vaccine is right for you we give one Nimenrix or Menveo injection in-clinic, at 59 Mill Lane, one minute from West Hampstead station.

A signed and stamped ACWY certificate is issued in the appointment. Saudi Arabia requires it for Hajj and Umrah visas, dated at least 10 days and not more than 5 years before entry.

Side effects and contraindications

A sore arm and mild headache for a day are the usual effects.

Not given to anyone with a confirmed severe allergy to a previous dose. Postpone if you have a fever. Nimenrix is licensed from 6 weeks old. School and university-age children commonly receive MenACWY at Aqua.

Book your appointment

Aqua Travel Clinic is at 59 Mill Lane, West Hampstead NW6 1NB, one minute from West Hampstead station. GPhC premises 1123406, Naspram Pharma Limited. the Superintendent Pharmacist at Aqua Pharmacy.

Book your MenACWY vaccine appointment online. Same-week slots are usually available. Walk in from West Hampstead station in one minute.