Meningococcal vaccines · 4.9 stars from 202 Google reviews
Meningococcal vaccine in Calgary
Meningococcal bacteria cause meningococcal disease. There are two kinds of adult vaccine: one for types A, C, Y and W-135, such as Menveo, and one for type B. Wessam Sakr, the pharmacist who owns Edgemont Family Pharmacy, gives them in NW Calgary.
The two meningococcal vaccines
From MyHealth Alberta.
- Types A, C, Y and W-135
- Type B
Who the meningococcal vaccine is for
Travellers to higher-risk areas
If you're going somewhere with a high risk of meningococcal disease. It isn't free for travel.
Certain health problems
Such as a spleen that was removed or doesn't work well, or HIV. You may need both vaccines, and you may get them free through public health.
Close contact with someone who had it
Talk to a public health nurse.
Some lab workers
Start with your workplace health and safety department.
Had one in school?
Alberta students get the MenC-ACYW vaccine in Grade 9. Even if you had a meningococcal vaccine before, you may still need Men-B for type B. Bring your record and we'll check.
What the days after feel like
Side effects tend to be mild and go away in a few days. Common ones include a sore, red or swollen arm, feeling tired or unwell, a headache, a fever, aches or an upset stomach.
You'll wait in the pharmacy for 15 minutes after the needle. If you have an allergy to any part of a vaccine, or had a reaction to one before, tell us before you book.
Who gives your vaccine
Wessam Sakr, BScPharm, RPh
Certified Bariatric Educator, Obesity CanadaCertified Diabetes Educator, Diabetes CanadaOver nine years of patient care
Wessam owns the pharmacy and works in it. He'll check which meningococcal vaccine you need, if any, before you're vaccinated.
What travellers say
Rated 4.9 from 202 Google reviews (November 2026). These are about vaccine visits here, not meningococcal vaccines in particular.
Charmaine Muzyka · March 2026
Wonderful and highly knowledgeable staff, excellent service, great stock/supply. Highly recommend coming for your travel vaccines.
Andrea Pearson · November 2024
Received great, friendly service for obtaining our travel vaccines. We were also able to get in very quickly.
L C · August 2025
The team here is extremely friendly and very efficient. I booked for some travel vaccines and was set up for all I needed within a very short amount of time, including some shots the same day.
Common questions
Is Menveo the same as the meningitis vaccine?
Menveo is one brand of MenC-ACYW, the vaccine for meningococcal types A, C, Y and W-135. Type B needs a separate vaccine, Men-B.
Do adults need a meningococcal vaccine?
Some do: travellers to higher-risk areas, people with certain health problems such as no working spleen or HIV, close contacts of a case, and some lab workers.
Is the meningococcal vaccine free in Alberta?
It's free in school and for some people at higher risk through public health. It isn't free if you're getting it for travel.
How many doses do I need?
Most people need 1 dose of MenC-ACYW. Men-B depends on your age and why you're getting it, so ask us.