Meningococcal (meningitis) B - vaccination

Meningitis B (also known as MenB) is a serious and potentially life-threatening bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis group B. It can cause meningitis (inflammation of the protective membranes around the brain and spinal cord) and sepsis (blood poisoning), both of which can be fatal or cause long-term complications. We offer a Meningitis B vaccine as part of the routine childhood immunisations programme in the UK, with vaccinations given at two, four and twelve months of age. Vaccinating babies helps protect them when they are most at risk of developing Meningitis B and we fully support the NHS programme. For parents whose kids are outside the NHS age range, we offer a private vaccination service (for those between two and 21 years of age.)