Meningitis: Vaccination
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps is he taking to inform individuals born before 2015 that they are not routinely vaccinated against meningitis B.
Answered by Mrs Sharon Hodgson
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) vaccine schedule links are covered in the UKHSA blog at the following link:
https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/20/who-is-eligible-for-the-menb-vaccine-and-do-i-need-it-myself/
This includes links to the teenage vaccine leaflet on the GOV.UK website on Immunisation for teenagers and young people, which states:
“MenACWY vaccine does not protect against MenB. MenB is caused by different group of the bug which commonly affects young infants. A different vaccine, which protects against MenB, is given to very young babies. Some adults and older children considered at risk may be eligible on the NHS. You can find out more about how to get the MenB vaccine through the charity websites.”
This is alongside the MenACWY vaccine leaflet, which states:
“The MenACWY vaccine will increase your protection against MenC and help to protect you against three other meningococcal groups (A, W and Y). This vaccine will not protect you against all forms of meningococcal disease, like MenB, and so it is still important to be aware of signs and symptoms.”
These leaflets can be accessed directly on the GOV.UK website, at the following two links:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/immunisations-for-young-people
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/menacwy-vaccine-information-for-young-people
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