Meningitis Vaccine Birmingham
We strongly recommend the Meningitis vaccination, in Birmingham, to anyone who is eligible. Meningitis can cause life changing conditions and in some cases can be fatal. We offer vaccinations for protection against pneumococcal meningitis and strains A, B C, W and Y. Our team will explain the process, so please give them a call if you have any questions.
Who Needs the Meningitis B Vaccine?
Since 2015, the MenB (meningitis B) vaccine has been routinely offered to babies in the UK through the NHS vaccination programme. However, teenagers and young adults born before the rollout may have missed this protection and are now reaching an age where the risk of meningitis B can increase.
Our Clinical Director and Private GP, Dr David Eccleston, recently spoke on ITV News about the risks this unvaccinated group may face.
Teenagers and young adults can be at higher risk because:
- Meningitis B spreads through close contact
- It can be passed on through kissing, coughing or sneezing
- Teenagers and young adults often have more close social contact
A 21-year-old woman died from meningitis B in 2023, and her family now campaigning for wider vaccine access for young adults
Pricing
| Vaccine | Price |
|---|---|
| MenB Vaccine (1 dose) | £300 |
Private Meningitis Vaccination Birmingham
Meningitis can be serious; fatal in some cases. A private meningitis vaccination in Birmingham will offer peace of mind and protection from this potentially deadly disease. There are several strains of the illness, and we offer a private meningitis vaccination, in Birmingham, to cover strains A,B,C,W and Y, as well as the pneumococcal strain.
Children under the age of 5 years are particularly susceptible to the disease. There is a secondary peak in 15 – 19 year olds. Long term complications can be devastating. Arranging a private meningitis vaccination, here at our Birmingham clinic, is the best way to get protection from potential hearing loss, visual impairment, seizures, limb loss and brain damage.
We understand the importance of protecting the health of your loved ones, so please get in touch and speak to one of our team about arranging a private meningitis vaccination, in Birmingham, today.
Vaccines are important for protection against meningitis, a serious infection of the brain and spinal cord lining that can lead to permanent disability or death. Vaccination is a safe and effective way to protect yourself and helps prevent the spread of meningitis in the community, especially among high-risk individuals. The vaccine is recommended for children as young as 8 weeks old if they are at higher risk of developing meningitis.
The meningitis vaccine is highly effective at preventing most types of meningitis. It greatly reduces the chance of infection and the complications that could be caused by contracting meningitis.
Vaccination also helps protect those who cannot be vaccinated, such as infants and people with weakened immune systems. In some cases, booster doses are required to maintain long-term immunity.
