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Meningitis B

We understand there is a lot of concern and confusion around Meningitis B - we are receiving a lot of queries about Men B vaccination so have put together some FAQs:

Meningitis B vaccine:

• Only offered to children between 8 weeks and 2 years of age who are due the vaccine as per national vaccine schedule (which was introduced in 2015)
• Patients without a spleen are also offered vaccination
• Those in ‘at risk’ areas with outbreaks will be contacted by Public Health
• University Students – only option is to seek privately
• University workers need to discuss with their employer

Meningitis ACWY Vaccine:

• Usually given in Year 9/10 at school
• If you are not vaccinated and between 16-25yrs we can arrange a routine nurse appointment for a vaccination (must be before the 25th Birthday)
• If you are unvaccinated and missed the vaccination at school (and <16yrs) please contact the school vaccination team as we cannot give the vaccine to this age group.
• People aged over 25 who are close contacts of patients who have meningitis ACW or Y will be informed by Public Health if they need to be vaccinated.

We cannot give any routine vaccinations privately at PMG - if you are keen to explore this, please look at other providers.

The most important thing is to be vigilant regarding the symptoms of meningitis and if you suspect meningitis or sepsis, seek emergency medical input via 999 or A&E.