Meningitis B

Meningitis B is not specific to travel abroad and is now included in the NHS childhood immunization schedule. However, the NHS only provides the vaccine to newborn babies and does not vaccinate older children born after the vaccine was introduced into the schedule.

Typical symptoms of Meningitis B include a high fever, stiff neck, drowsiness, and pale skin with a blotchy red rash. Some individuals may also experience muscle and joint aches in addition to the stiff neck.

For children aged 2 to 10 years, the vaccination involves two doses given at least two months apart. For individuals over 11 years old, the vaccine consists of two doses, spaced at least one month apart.