Meningitis B vaccine is given at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 1 year of age. Children are eligible for catch up until their second birthday.
Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. It can affect anyone, but is most common in babies, young children, teenagers and young adults.
St Mary’s Surgery will be contacting eligible non vaccinated patients over the next few days.
The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help. Meningitis – NHS
MenACWY (Meningococcal group A, C, W-135 and Y conjugate vaccine) vaccine is offered to teenagers, sixth formers and ‘fresher’ students going to university. The MenACWY vaccine is recommended for all teenagers. It is usually given to children when they are 13 to 16 years old at school. It your child missed having the vaccine when they were at school, you can receive it up to the age of 25 years.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is issuing daily updates. The overall risk of MenB to people outside the Kent area remains low at moment. Cases of invasive meningococcal disease notified in Kent – GOV.UK
