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Original poster

To think about getting the Men B vaccine privately for DD (4)?

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cinnamongirl1976 · 17/02/2017 18:55

Just that, really. It's expensive but we could probably afford it. I'd love to know the thoughts of others who have had it done privately ... I do know that the risk of her getting it is actually quite small, but it is still a risk and if it did happen I'm not sure I could ever forgive myself. I would really like others' opinions on this, especially as I think DH is less sure about it than I am (and I cannot do this if he isn't 100% about it).

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Frazzled2207 · 17/02/2017 20:57

Teddy - she should have got the men c jab

Important to remember that the men b jab does not stop children getting meningitis, just protects against one of the strains

Semaphorically · 17/02/2017 20:58

We had DD vaccinated privately for MenB before it became available on the NHS and I don't regret it at all. I'm also looking into getting Men ACWY for both DCs now while they're little, rather than waiting for the NHS jab as teenagers.

AllTheBabies · 17/02/2017 21:03

I got it for my 6 yo. My baby got it on the NHS and I just couldn't live with one being vaccinated and one not. We are not well off so I went into my savings to get it. Don't regret it at all. I'm just glad I only had to do it for one child, I literally couldn't have afforded it for any more.

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cinnamongirl1976 · 17/02/2017 21:13

Thanks so much for your replies. It has been so helpful to read other people's thoughts and experiences. I'm utterly convinced now, just hope DH will be. Seems really worth doing because although the risk may be small, the consequences could be horrific...

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Cwtchythings · 17/02/2017 21:14

Ahh I've been undecided on this. Mine are 7 & 9 and I'm going to wait and pay for it when they both turn 12 as the risk level increases by quite a lot above that age. I'm unsure if they had it now if the protection would start to wane just at the age they will most need it, if they had been much younger when it was available I would have gone for it though as little ones are higher risk too.

Ohb0llocks · 17/02/2017 21:14

I've just booked DS in for it now for the week after next. We're brassic but I'll find the money somewhere and somehow.

LilacSpatula · 17/02/2017 21:47

How much is the chicken pox jag and where can I get it done? Do Boots do it and do they need to be over a certain age? Ty in advance.

Ohb0llocks · 17/02/2017 21:50

Lilac citydoc do it, think it's around £70ish a dose

SeaEagleFeather · 17/02/2017 22:17

My sister in law is in hospital as we speak with Meningitis.

There was a very serious risk she'd not make it. She's pulled through but it will be a long time before she's ok.

Get your children innoculated.

SeaEagleFeather · 17/02/2017 22:19

That phone call monday 6th feb was awful. We didn't know if she'd make it. The doctors did everything they could but then just had to wait. It was shit. Just so so so lucky she made it. Hopefully there won't be much long term damage.

liquidrevolution · 17/02/2017 22:21

I did this. Actually I have ended up paying for 3 doses as I didnt want to wait 2 months until DD turned 2 so she has had two jabs and will have a booster in about 15 months.

We could just afford it.

Teddy1970 · 17/02/2017 22:21

Thanks Frazzled

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PetalMettle · 17/02/2017 22:49

@twig45 we got ds the second chicken pox Jab this week and the dr said it should give lifelong immunity.
I think previously I'd heard 15 years but that was just because it's only been In use that time so that's all they could guarantee.
@lilacspatula - we got ds done at city doc £65 for each of 2 doses

SeaEagleFeather · 17/02/2017 22:53

ye sorry, im a bit emotional about it, kind of poured it out on here.

Original poster
cinnamongirl1976 · 17/02/2017 22:55

No need to apologise at all, SeaEagleFeather, and I'm sorry if my post upset you.

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originalbiglymavis · 17/02/2017 22:56

We did it for ds after a colleagues grandson died very quickly with meningitis.

SeaEagleFeather · 17/02/2017 23:19

no, tbh it was just that it's raw.

You are definitely doing the right thing though. Hope your husband comes round.

HazzaB89 · 18/02/2017 00:06

Those of you who went to Boots for the jab, did you pay after each dose or just after the 2nd lot? My 2 year old had her 1st jab a few weeks ago but I was only charged £8 something.

GraceGrape · 18/02/2017 00:20

I had mine done at Boots last summer and we paid after each dose. Maybe they made a mistake.

YippieKayakOtherBuckets · 18/02/2017 00:29

If you can afford it then absolutely do it.

but as a PP has alluded to, please also understand that you are vaccinating only against strains of meningitis. If your child (or indeed an adult) exhibits the classic symptoms (dislike of bright lights, stiff neck, fever with very cold hands and feet, non-blanching rash in the case of septicaemia) even if they are vaccinated, get medical help immediately.

Toypotpony · 18/02/2017 00:32

Definitely go for it.

We paid for DD's.

Ds is 10 months so got his on the NHS however for some reason they now aren't giving him the men c until much later so we will have to sort that for him at one.

Also going to heat the chicken pox vaccine but was advised to wait until ds was one.

FeelingStupid2015 · 18/02/2017 00:49

I had one child vaccinated at Boots as my second child was already vaccinated under the NHS protocol. I didn't feel it was right not to offer both children the same level of protection. Expensive but totally worth it in my opinion

LoveDeathPrizes · 18/02/2017 01:01

We did it. Weighed it up and just didn't ever want to be in the position where we could've, but didn't.