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patient was given Menactra in the left deltoid in error, instead of the intended meningococcal B vaccine, with no reported adverse event; Initial information was received on 09-Jul-2021 regarding an unsolicited valid non-serious case from other health professional (GMI Inquiry number: 00675660). This case involves 18-year-old male patient who was given MENINGOCOCCAL A-C-Y-W135 (D CONJ) VACCINE [MENACTRA] in the left deltoid in error, instead of the intended meningococcal b vaccine (wrong product administered). It was a case of actual medication error due to wrong vaccine administered. On an unknown date, the patient received a 0.5 mL dose of suspect MENINGOCOCCAL A-C-Y-W135 (D CONJ) VACCINE [lot number: U6690AA, expiry date: 23-Aug-2021] via an unknown route at left deltoid for prophylactic vaccination. At the time of report, no adverse event reported. Description: Yesterday, 08Jul2021, a patient was given Menactra in the left deltoid in error, instead of the intended meningococcal B vaccine. o Treatment NA o Dose # if series Yesterday's dose was an accidental, extra third dose of Menactra. The patient's two prior doses of MCV4 vaccine were in 2014 and Jun2020. This suspected adverse reaction report is submitted and classified as a medication error solely and exclusively to ensure the marketing authorization holder's compliance with the requirements set out in Directive 2001/83/EC and Module VI of the Good Pharmacovigilance Practices. The classification as a medical error is in no way intended, nor should it be interpreted or construed as an allegation or claim made by the marketing authorization holder that any third party has contributed to or is to be held liable for the occurrence of this medication error.