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Where to book a meningitis B vaccine today and how much it costs
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Where to book a meningitis B vaccine today and how much it costs

  • Kent reports a meningitis B outbreak with two deaths, prompting public health alerts.
  • Private meningitis B vaccines cost about £100–£120 per dose, with full courses around £200–£240.
  • Hospitals advise rapid action if meningitis signs appear; seek A&E or call 999.
  • The vaccine is NHS-free for babies born on or after July 1, 2015; others may vaccinate privately.
  • Outbreak age range is mainly 18–21, guiding targeted vaccination efforts.
  • Pharmacies offer private Meningitis B vaccines in non-NHS arrangements.
  • Health experts discuss catch-up possibilities for those born before 2015.
  • UKHSA emphasizes monitoring and risk assessment in Kent amid the outbreak.
  • Public health guidance stresses vaccination as part of outbreak response.
  • Advice includes watching for meningitis symptoms and seeking care early.
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‘Ministers rejected calls to give more people MenB jabs – it is a disgrace’
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health18h ago

‘Ministers rejected calls to give more people MenB jabs – it is a disgrace’

  • Kent outbreak triggers government to offer MenB vaccine to students in university halls as a targeted measure.
  • Campaigners urge broader MenB access beyond infants, arguing deaths could have been prevented.
  • JCVI guidance remains a point of contention amid calls for wider protection for 16–23-year-olds.
  • Officials defend cost and practicality, noting vaccine limits and budget constraints.
  • Health Secretary promises a rapid, targeted response for students in Kent.
  • Meningitis Now supports broader access, calling for fair protection for teens and young adults.
  • Some experts say expanding MenB coverage may not be cost-effective given outbreak size.
  • DHSC reiterates they follow JCVI advice while expressing condolences to affected families.
  • Public petitions and campaigns have accumulated tens of thousands of signatures.
  • Authorities acknowledge Kent’s unique outbreak context while evaluating vaccine strategy.
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