Meningitis B

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Meningitis B

Protect yourself against Meningitis B by getting vaccinated. Simply book your consultation with a travel clinic near you. A specially trained pharmacist will conduct a consultation and if suitable, offer you the meningitis B vaccine. Book online today.

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Meningitis B

Vaccines Schedule

There is no booster vaccination for typhoid, instead a new vaccination should be given every 3 years for ongoing risk.

Name Number of doses Method of Administration
Meningitis B 3 Intramuscular

What is Meningitis B?

Meningococcal meningitis is an acute bacterial illness that can spread throughout the body. Meningitis has thirteen separate serogroups, with types B and C being the most prevalent in the UK.

The disease is spread through sneezing, coughing, and direct contact with respiratory secretions. The bacteria are found in healthy individuals' nasal passages. 25 percent of teenagers and 5 to 11 percent of adults carry the bacteria.

Main symptoms of Meningitis​

The symptoms of meningitis usually develop suddenly and can include:

  • a high temperature (fever)
  • being sick
  • a headache
  • a rash that does not fade when a glass is rolled over it (but a rash will not always develop)
  • a stiff neck
  • a dislike of bright lights
  • drowsiness or unresponsiveness
  • seizures (fits)

These symptoms can appear in any order. You do not always get all the symptoms. Get urgent medical help if you suspect meningitis. Read detailed and up-to-date information by the NHS on what you should do if you suspect meningitis in the useful links section below.

Do you need an antigen fit to fly test for travel?

Order online for a free next day delivery or free instant collection from a local participating pharmacy.

Fit to fly Antigen Test (video supervised)

Fit to fly Antigen Test (video supervised)

  • Certificate issued within 1-2 hours*
  • GMC-registered doctor signed certificate
  • Suitable for CHINA & the Philippines
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