Newton Place Pharmacy
Meningitis B Vaccine
Due to recent increases in reported cases, demand for the Meningitis B vaccine is rising. Meningitis B is a rare but serious bacterial infection that can develop quickly and without warning.
What Is Meningitis B?
Meningitis B is a serious bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis group B. It can affect people of all ages, although it is more commonly seen in babies, young children, teenagers, and young adults. The infection can spread through close contact such as coughing, sneezing, or prolonged interaction with others.
Symptoms can develop quickly and may include a high temperature, headache, neck stiffness, sensitivity to light, vomiting, confusion, and in some cases a rash. Because the condition can progress rapidly, early recognition and prevention are important.
Why Consider Vaccination?
Vaccination helps your immune system recognise and respond to the bacteria before it can cause serious illness.
With recent increases in cases, many people are choosing to protect themselves and their families, particularly before university, travel, or living in close contact environments.
A full suitability assessment will be carried out prior to vaccination.
Who may benefit?
Teenagers and young adults
Are preparing for university or shared living
Want additional protection for yourself or your family
Register your interest for the Men B vaccine
We are currently preparing to launch this service at Newton Place Pharmacy.
Complete the form below and a member of our team will be in touch as soon as the service becomes available.
Together, against Meningitis
“Fresher” students going to university for the first time should make sure they’ve had the MenACWY and MenB vaccine to prevent meningitis and septicaemia, which can be deadly.
Meningococcal B is another strain of bacteria that can cause Meningitis, it is not included in the MenACWY vaccine but has now been included in the National vaccination programme since late 2015, any children/adults born prior to 2015 may wish to include this vaccination, especially young adults as the Disease has been back on the rise from 2021.