£144.99 per dose | 2 – 4 Doses Needed
Meningococcal B is a type of bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis group B. It can lead to severe illnesses like meningitis (inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord) and septicaemia (blood poisoning), both of which can be life-threatening. The bacteria spread through close contact with an infected person, such as coughing, sneezing, kissing, or sharing utensils. It is most common in young children, teenagers, and young adults.
There are 12 groups of meningococcal bacteria with Meningitis B being the most common. During Jan – March 2023, Meningitis B accounted for 94.5% of all Meningitis cases in England.
What are the symptoms of Meningitis?
- Fever
- Severe headache & stiff neck
- Sensitivity to light
- Nausea and vomiting
- Cold hands and feet
- Muscle and joint pain
- Rash that doesn’t fade when pressed (a sign of septicemia)
- Drowsiness or confusion
Dose
Ages 6 months to 50 years
Depending on age, 2 – 4 doses are needed.
Medication
Bexsero
You should avoid getting this vaccine if you currently have a high fever. Please wait until you feel better to book.
This vaccine is required for people who are at increased risk of meningococcal infection, such as those with:
- Asplenia
- Splenic dysfunction
- Complement disorders (including those receiving complement inhibitor treatment such as eculizumab)
Very common (1 in 10 people)
- Fever (≥ 38 °C)
- Injection site tenderness (including severe injection site tenderness defined as crying when injected limb is moved)
- Injection site erythema
- Injection site swelling
- Injection site irritability
- Sleepiness
- Unusual crying
- Headache
- Diarrhoea, vomiting (uncommon after booster)
- Rash
Uncommon (between 1 in 100 and 1 in 1000)
- Eczema
You should avoid getting this vaccine if you currently have a high fever. Please wait until you feel better to book.
Seek immediate medical attention if you or someone you know shows signs of meningitis. Prompt treatment is crucial to avoid serious complications.
Please note that the meningitis B vaccine does not provide protection against meningitis types A, C, W, and Y.
