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Meningitis

We are experiencing a high number of calls about Meningitis B and vaccinations

Our current position is as follows: 

  • The Meningitis B vaccine has been given to children under two years of age since September 2015.
  • Currently there is no catch up regime and the vaccine cannot be given to those over the age of two under the NHS.
  • The Meningitis B vaccine can be given to adults privately and some pharmacies will offer this service.
  • The Meningitis ACWY vaccine is given at school, ages 13-14, if patients have not had this they are eligible for a catch up at the surgery until their 25th birthday.

We understand that patients/parents might be worried, and if their child is at University this should be their first port of call for updates. Find more detailed information here: Cases of invasive meningococcal disease notified in Kent – GOV.UK