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Meningitis: Vaccination

Asked by Freddie van MierloLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 21 May 2026UIN 2594

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps are he is taking to procure meningococcal B vaccines.

Answered by Mrs Sharon Hodgson

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is engaged in procurement activity to maintain sufficient stockpiles of meningococcal B vaccines to support the United Kingdom’s future routine immunisation programmes. This procurement process is in its final stages and is expected to conclude in the coming weeks. If a contract is awarded, a notice will be published in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

UKHSA has an existing contract for meningococcal B vaccines, with sufficient stock available to maintain the current immunisation programme and to meet any additional needs resulting from recent outbreaks.

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