Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.
The news of the outbreak in Kent is really sad and understandably some patients are worried.
The practice can only offer vaccinations to patients who fall into the eligible cohorts which are:
Men B vaccine is offered at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 1 year of age. Babies can be offered missed vaccinations up to 2 years of age.
Men ACWY vaccine is given to children in school in School Year 9 (13 or 14 years of age). Those who missed immunisation can receive the vaccination up to 25 years of age from their GP Practice.
If you fall into one of the two cohorts above, them please contact the practice and we will book you an appointment.
If you do not fall into one of the above cohorts, then please do not contact the practice asking for vaccination as we will not be able to provide it. There are private providers who will administer the vaccination.
The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.
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