We are aware of concerns about a potential Meningitis B outbreak; however, the MenB vaccine is only routinely available to infants as part of the NHS schedule and is not offered to children over 1 year old.
Exception:
If you have received a letter from NHS England advising vaccination:
- You may be eligible
- You must bring the letter to your appointment
- The nurse must verify this before the vaccine can be given
As of 19 March, vaccination has been extended to everyone who has been offered preventative antibiotic treatment as part of this outbreak. At the present time, this includes:
- Students at the University of Kent who are normally resident on the Canterbury Campus, including those who may have now travelled home. Some staff living or working in these Halls of Residence have also been offered antibiotic prophylaxis.
- Those that have been in contact of those who are confirmed or suspected to have meningococcal disease.
- Individuals who attended Club Chemistry from 5 March until it closed voluntarily on March 16.
- Sixth form students (years 12 and 13) attending a secondary school or sixth form college in Kent where there has been confirmed or probably case of meningococcal disease informed by local risk assessment.