We have received several enquiries regarding meningococcal (MenB) vaccination following the recent cases in Kent and wanted to provide some information for our patients:
The MenB vaccine is part of the NHS routine vaccination schedule for babies. Young children can still receive the vaccine up to age 2 if it was missed earlier.
The vaccine was introduced in 2015, so anyone aged 11+ will not have received it through the NHS unless done privately.
The NHS does not offer MenB vaccination for older children, teenagers, or adults. If you wish to have the vaccine outside the routine childhood programme, it must be obtained privately.
If you develop symptoms of meningitis (fever, headache, neck stiffness, sensitivity to light, vomiting, or a rash), seek urgent medical advice immediately by calling NHS 111 or attending A&E.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cases-of-invasive-meningococcal-disease-confirmed-in-kent
