Meningitis B Vaccination

Additional Protection Against Meningitis B

Meningococcal group B bacteria are a leading cause of bacterial meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning) in the UK, spread through close contact such as coughing, sneezing and kissing. It can progress rapidly and cause serious, sometimes life-threatening complications. The Meningitis B vaccine is offered on the NHS to babies as part of the routine immunisation schedule — older children and adults who missed this, or who want additional protection, can have it at Essex Pharmacy.

Who Should Get Vaccinated?

• •Babies not covered by the NHS routine schedule
• •University students and young adults
• •Anyone wanting broader meningitis protection alongside Meningitis ACWY

How It Works

Our Meningitis B vaccination service includes:

• 1.Consultation to review your vaccination history
• 2.Discussion of the right schedule for you (usually a 2-dose course, up to 3 for young infants)
• 3.Vaccination administered
• 4.Aftercare advice and scheduling of further doses if needed

Possible side effects include fever, mild digestive upset, and redness or swelling at the injection site. Meningitis B protects specifically against that strain — Meningitis ACWY protects against 4 other strains, and some people choose to have both.