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Meningitis B Vaccination

Private Meningitis B vaccination for babies, children, teenagers, and adults. Protection against the most common strain in the UK.

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About the Vaccine

What Is Meningitis B?

Meningitis B is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in the UK. It can cause life-threatening infection of the brain membranes and blood poisoning (septicaemia). The Bexsero vaccine provides protection against Meningococcal group B bacteria.

  • Meningitis B is the most common strain in the UK
  • Can affect anyone but most common in babies and young children
  • The Bexsero vaccine is highly effective
  • NHS provides it free for babies at 8 weeks, 16 weeks, and 1 year
  • Private vaccination available for all ages not covered by NHS
Meningitis B vaccination
Who Should Get Vaccinated

Who Should Get Vaccinated?

The Meningitis B vaccine is recommended for the following groups:

  • Babies and young children not yet vaccinated on the NHS schedule
  • Older children and teenagers who missed the NHS programme
  • University students living in shared accommodation
  • Adults who want added protection
  • People with no spleen or certain immune conditions

The NHS provides Bexsero free for babies at 8, 16 weeks and 1 year. For anyone else, the vaccine is available privately at our pharmacy.

Who needs Meningitis B vaccination
Key Information

What You Need to Know

Dosing Schedule

Babies: 2 doses plus a booster. Children aged 2-10: 2 doses. Age 11 and over: 2 doses given 1 month apart.

Pricing

Private vaccination priced per dose — ask our team for current pricing. No hidden fees. All doses must be completed for full protection.

How to Book

Walk in or call ahead to book. No GP referral needed. Bring your child's red book (personal child health record) if applicable.

Questions

Meningitis B FAQs

Yes. Bexsero has an excellent safety record and is part of the routine NHS childhood vaccination schedule. Common side effects include fever and irritability which are manageable with paracetamol.
Babies need 2 doses plus a booster. Children aged 2-10 need 2 doses. Adolescents and adults need 2 doses given 1 month apart.
The NHS provides Bexsero free for babies at 8 weeks, 16 weeks, and 1 year. For other age groups, it is available privately.
Yes. Although meningitis B is most common in young children, adults can also be vaccinated. This is especially recommended for university students and those with certain medical conditions.

Protect Against Meningitis B

Private vaccination available for all ages. Walk in or call ahead.

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