Further to the outbreak of Meningitis B (Men B) in Kent, we are understandably receiving a high volume of requests regarding vaccination and risks.
The NHS provides vaccinations to protect against Men B to babies aged between 8 weeks and 2 years of age. The NHS does not routinely provide Men B vaccinations to anyone over the age of 2 except for children and adults who are severely immunocompromised eg, no spleen. If you or your child did not receive the routine Men B vaccinations and are severely immunocompromised please contact us and we will check whether or not you/they are eligible for vaccination on the NHS.
Children in school year 9 are routinely offered the Men ACWY vaccination by the NHS which provides protection against Meningitis A, Meningitis C, Meningitis W and Meningitis Y.
Patients may wish to source a Men B vaccination privately, however the practice is not able to recommend private organisations.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are providing regular updates on the following web page: UKHSA Men B and further information about Meningitis B can be found on the NHS website: MenB vaccine for children - NHS
The practice is receiving regular updates and if our guidance changes we will contact patients affected. Please ensure that you have notifications on your NHS app switched on and that we have your correct mobile phone number / email address details.
