Penmenvy (cvx 328) (Penmenvy)

This medication guide is specific to Penmenvy.

Meningococcal disease is a bacterial infection that can affect the spinal cord and brain, leading to meningitis, which can be deadly or result in permanent and disabling health issues.

Meningococcal disease can spread from person to person through small droplets of saliva that are released into the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The bacteria is usually transmitted through close contact with an infected person, especially through kissing, or sharing a drinking glass or eating utensil.

Meningococcal group ABCWY vaccine is used to prevent infection caused by serogroup ABCWY meningococcal bacteria.

This vaccine helps your body build immunity to meningitis, but will not treat an active infection you may already have.

Meningococcal group ABCWY vaccine is for use in children and young adults who are 10 to 25 years old.

This vaccine can be given only when all serogroups (ABCWY) of the meningococcal ABCWY vaccines are needed at the same visit.

Like any vaccine, the meningococcal group ABCWY vaccine may not protect every person from disease.

You should not receive Penmenvy a second time if you had a life-threatening allergic reaction after the first shot.

You should not get this vaccine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a meningococcal vaccine or to any diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccine.

Tell your doctor if you have ever experienced nervous system issues such as numbness, pain, tingling, weakness, a burning or prickly sensation, vision or hearing problems, or trouble breathing after getting a vaccine.

This vaccine may need to be delayed or not given if you have:

• received a vaccine for meningitis;
• a serious illness with a fever or any type of infection; or
• a weak immune system due to a disease or certain medications (this vaccine may not work as well if you are immunosuppressed).

You can still receive a vaccine if you have a mild cold.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Get emergency medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Keep a record of all side effects you experience, and be sure to inform the vaccination provider if the previous shot caused any side effects.

Getting infected with meningococcal disease and developing meningitis poses a much greater risk to your health than receiving this vaccine. Any vaccine can cause side effects, but the chance of serious side effects is low.

You should not receive a second shot if you had a life-threatening allergic reaction after the first shot.

Common side effects of Penmenvy (cvx 328) may include:

• pain, redness, swelling, or irritation at the injection site;
• feeling tired;
• headache;
• muscle or joint pain; or
• nausea.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur. Contact your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report vaccine side effects to the US Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-822-7967.

This vaccine is given as an injection (shot) into a muscle. You will receive this injection in a doctor's office or clinic setting.

Meningococcal group ABCWY vaccine is usually given in a series of 2 shots, the second shot is given 6 months after the first shot.

You will be watched for a short time to make sure you do not feel faint after receiving this vaccine.

Be sure to receive all recommended doses of this vaccine or you may not be fully protected against disease.

There are other types of meningococcal vaccine available. When you receive your second dose, make sure you are receiving a vaccine for meningococcal serogroup A, B, C, W, or Y and not only for serogroup B, unless otherwise directed by your doctor or vaccination provider.

Contact your vaccination provider if you miss the second dose or if you fall behind on your schedule.

An overdose of this vaccine is unlikely to happen.

Follow your vaccination provider's instructions regarding any limits on food, drinks, or activities.

Before getting this vaccine, inform your doctor about all other vaccines you have received recently.

Other medications may impact the meningococcal group ACBWY vaccine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Let your doctor know about all other medicines you are taking.