1 Health Update: Protect Against Meningococcal Disease with Our ACYW Vaccine

26 July 2025

Protect Against Meningococcal Disease with Our ACYW Vaccine

Meningococcal vaccine vial with syringe and needle, on a blue background.

1 Health Update: Protect Against Meningococcal Disease with Our ACYW Vaccine

We're excited to offer the meningococcal ACYW vaccine (like MenQuadfi or Nimenrix) at 1 Health—a powerful addition to your protection against meningitis and on top of the funded Bexsero vaccine included in New Zealand’s immunisation schedule.


What Sets the ACYW Vaccine Apart?


·       ACYW vaccine covers 4 strains: A, C, W, Y


·       Bexsero covers 1 strain: B



·       Most meningococcal vaccines on the NZ immunisation schedule target either Group B (Bexsero) or Groups A, C, W, Y (ACYW vaccines)—not both[1][2][3]


Why Consider the ACYW Vaccine?


·       Broader protection: In New Zealand, meningococcal disease is caused by multiple strains—Group B is most common, but Groups W and Y are increasingly a concern, with Group C still present[4][5][6].


·       Not redundant: The ACYW vaccine protects against strains not covered by Bexsero, offering extra security for you and your whānau.


·       Recommended together: For best protection, it’s advised to receive both the Bexsero (Group B) vaccine and an ACYW vaccine for full coverage[2].


Who Should Get the ACYW Vaccine?

·       Standard funded options: Bexsero is free for children under 5, and both vaccines are funded for young people aged 13–25 in their first year of living in close-quarters settings (like boarding schools, university halls, or military barracks).


·       Available for purchase: If you don’t qualify for funded ACYW, you can still purchase the vaccine for full peace of mind[3][1].



Protect your whānau from more strains—ask us today about adding the ACYW vaccine to your immunisation plan!


1.     https://healthify.nz/medicines-a-z/m/meningococcal-vaccine   

2.    https://www.immune.org.nz/vaccine/menquadfi 

3.     https://www.meningitis.org.nz/prevention 

4.    https://www.immune.org.nz/diseases/meningococcal-disease

5.     https://www.meningitis.org.nz/types-of-meningitis-section

6.    https://www.meningitis.org.nz/about-meningococcol

7.     https://www.immune.org.nz/factsheets/menb-bexsero



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