Meningitis B Vaccine ( 2 doses required)

Meningitis B is carried at the back of their throat. The bacteria can be spread through respiratory droplets by coughing, sneezing or by kissing.

There a many different strains of meningitis B bacteria and the vaccine  is effective against 88% of the strains circulating in the UK and 78% of European circulating strains.

The vaccine is inactivated, which means it does not contain any live components of the bacteria and thus, cannot cause active disease in those vaccinated.

The vaccine can be given to anyone from 2 months of age until 50 years of age to provide protection against the majority of meningitis B infections.

This vaccine is a course of 2 doses given 28 days apart.