19/03/2026
We understand that many patients have been contacting us regarding the recent meningitis outbreak in Kent, particularly to ask about the Meningitis B vaccination.
In Wales, the MenB vaccine is routinely offered to babies at 8 weeks, 12 weeks, and again at 12–13 months of age. Currently, there is no routine vaccination programme for children over the age of 2 or for adults outside of these age groups.
The MenB vaccine can be obtained privately for children over 2 years of age and for adults. However, individuals who are considered to be in an at-risk group may be eligible through the NHS, in which case vaccination would be arranged following advice from the patient’s consultant.
Further information is available on the Public Health Wales image below.
Thank you.