Meningitis B jab

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hamjamwitch · 15/02/2024 00:47

Is this routinely given to older teenagers by GP?

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StarTwirl · 15/02/2024 01:01

It is if they go to university

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hamjamwitch · 15/02/2024 01:03

StarTwirl · 15/02/2024 01:01

It is if they go to university

How is this managed? How does GP know who is /isn't at University?

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CadyEastman · 15/02/2024 09:56

There is some into here.

dementedpixie · 15/02/2024 10:01

They get Men ACWY. Is it not babies that get the Men B jab?

EndlesslyDistracted · 15/02/2024 10:02

No, MenACWY is given to teenagers, if you want them to have MenB you have to go privately. We had ours done at Boots.

dementedpixie · 15/02/2024 10:05

The MenB vaccine is offered as part of the NHS vaccination schedule.
It's given to babies at:

It's Men ACWY that is given to teenagers not Men B.

NHS vaccinations and when to have them

A full list of the routine vaccinations offered on the NHS and when they should be given.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/

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