The UK Health Security Agency is continuing to investigate an outbreak of meningococcal disease in Kent.
As of 5pm on 17 March, 9 laboratory cases are confirmed and 11 notifications remain under investigation, bringing the total to 20. Six of the confirmed cases are confirmed to be group B meningococcal disease.
Click on the link below for more information from the gov.uk website: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cases-of-invasive-meningococcal-disease-confirmed-in-kent
The Men B vaccine helps protect children against bacterial infections caused by meningococcal group B bacteria (Men B).
Men B was added to the schedule in 2015 as part of the primary immunisation programme for babies.
Unless teenagers or adults have been vaccinated privately, then they will not have received this vaccine previously.
Parents can find out if their children are up to date via the NHS app.
The vaccine is available privately locally if you wished to access:
Local Private MenB Vaccine Providers (Warwickshire/Midlands)
**Boots Pharmacy**: Selected branches offer the 2-dose course for approximately £220 total (£110/dose).
**Leamington Travel Clinic**: Located nearby, offering private vaccinations.
**Superdrug Health Clinic**: Locations in Solihull and surrounding areas; note that national stock shortages may exist, requiring booking confirmation.
**Solihull Travel Health Clinics**: Offers private Men B vaccines with online booking.
**Northbrook Pharmacy**: Provides specialist vaccines in Solihull.
**Lillington Pharmacy**: Located in Leamington Spa.
**Health Klinix**: Covers Coventry, Rugby, and Warwickshire.
**Prescription Care Services**: Offers vaccines in Lichfield.
**Beacon Pharmacy**: Located in Great Barr.