18/03/2026
Meningitis B
We are receiving a high volume of calls regarding the outbreak of Meningitis B in Kent.
We understand that the news has caused concern, but we have not had any information from the Health Board regarding any plans for a catch-up programme. The MenACWY vaccine will not protect against this strain of Meningitis B.
Men B is given to babies at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and a Booster at 1 year since this started in 2015.
MenACWY is given to children in year 9 and can be given to patients up to 25 if they have missed it in school.
If there are any updates from Public Health Wales, we will be sure to keep you informed.
Thank you