23/03/2026
From NHS.uk
MenB needs close and prolonged contact to spread, such as living in the same household
or intimate contact such as kissing or sharing drinks and vapes.
It is not as contagious as other infections like measles or COVID-19.
Learn more about meningitis, including how to spot it and when to get help if you need it.
https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/18/meningitis-b-outbreak-what-you-need-to-know