Meningococcal (meningitis) B - vaccination

Meningococcal disease is rare but very serious and requires urgent hospital treatment. It can lead to life-changing disabilities such as amputations, hearing loss, brain damage and scars. It is caused by meningococcal bacteria which are divided into several groups. This vaccine will help to prevent cases of meningitis and septicaemia caused by most strains of the meningococcal B bacteria.