Meningitis B Information Posted or Updated on 19 Mar 2026

Following the recent outbreak in Kent

Who Can Get the MenB Vaccine?

• Babies at 8 weeks, 16 weeks and 1 year.
• People with certain high risk medical conditions.
• Close contacts of confirmed cases if UKHSA advises.

Extra Vaccination for Students in Kent:

• Students living in Canterbury Campus Halls (University of Kent).

Who Is Not Routinely Eligible?

• Older children, teenagers and adults unless high risk or UKHSA identified.

Who Should Get Antibiotics?

• Anyone who attended Club Chemistry on 5th 6th 7th March.
• Close contacts of confirmed or suspected cases.

Symptoms – Seek Help Fast:

• Fever, headache, vomiting, muscle pain.
• Pale/blotchy skin, rash, stiff neck, light sensitivity, seizures