Meningitis Immunisations

🚦 Vaccine Availability

🟠 Meningitis B (MenB)
We are currently awaiting further stock of the MenB vaccine and hope to have this available later this week. We will update this page as soon as stock is received.

🟢 Meningitis ACWY (MenACWY)
The MenACWY vaccine is currently in stock, and appointments are available.

At EdgCARE Private Community Family Doctors, we offer meningococcal vaccinations to help protect against serious bacterial infections that can cause meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning). These infections can become severe very quickly, so vaccination is an important way of reducing risk.

In the UK, the main meningococcal vaccines available are:

💉 Meningococcal Vaccines Available

🧬 Meningococcal B Vaccine (Bexsero)

Protects against meningococcal group B, the most common cause of meningitis in young children.

🌍 Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine (MenACWY)

Protects against four strains: A, C, W and Y.

Meningococcal B (MenB) Vaccination

📅 Current UK Schedule (NHS)

8 weeks – first dose
12 weeks – second dose
1 year – booster dose

📊 Catch-Up / Private MenB Schedules (Bexsero)

For individuals who have not been vaccinated because they were born after 1st May 2015 when the vaccination schedule changed:

👨‍🎓 Adolescents (11+) & Adults

2 doses (at least 1 month apart)

We are not providing Meningitis B immunisation to patients born before 1st May 2015.

⚠️ Important MenB Notes

👶 Infants routinely receive a booster at 12–13 months
🔁 Catch-up is ideally completed before age 2
🛡️ High-risk individuals (e.g. asplenia, complement disorders) should be vaccinated regardless of age
🌡️ Paracetamol is recommended for infants receiving MenB

💷 Fees

£120 per dose

🔗 Useful Link

https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/menb-vaccine-for-children/

Please read prior to attending to understand possible side effects and reactions.

Meningococcal ACWY Vaccination

📅 Standard UK Schedule

Single dose from age 14 (school programme)

📊 Catch-Up & Private Indications

👨‍🎓 Ages 13–24 who missed school vaccine → 1 dose
🎒 University students (<25 years) → ideally 2 weeks before starting
🌍 Travellers to high-risk areas
🩺 Individuals with medical risk factors

⚠️ Key Considerations

If a previous MenC vaccine was given → allow 4-week interval (where possible)
💉 Most individuals require a single dose only
🔁 Boosters may be needed in specific high-risk or occupational groups

💷 Fees

£70 per dose

🔗 Useful Link

http://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/menacwy-vaccine/

Please read prior to attending to understand possible side effects and reactions.

🌍 Who Should Consider Vaccination?

You may benefit from meningococcal vaccination if you are:

🎓 Starting university or college
✈️ Travelling abroad
👶 A parent seeking protection for a child
🩺 In a higher-risk medical group
❓ Unsure whether your vaccinations are up to date

🩺 Important Before Your Appointment

Please inform us if you:

🌡️ Are currently unwell or have a fever
⚠️ Have had a previous allergic reaction to a vaccine
🤰 Are pregnant or breastfeeding
🛡️ Have immune or spleen-related conditions

❗ Acute Illness & Vaccination

If you are acutely unwell with fever or recovering from a significant infection, please contact the clinic before attending so we can advise appropriately.