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Kent Teens Get Meningitis B Jab Boost

27 Aug

Summary

Over 5,000 young people in Kent received the meningitis B vaccine.
Eligibility expanded to Year 13 pupils and young adults heading to university.
A fatal outbreak in March is believed to have originated at a Canterbury nightclub.

Over 5,000 young individuals in Kent have been vaccinated against meningitis B (MenB) as part of a new, one-off program. The NHS has expanded the availability of this crucial jab. Eligibility now includes Year 13 pupils and students aged 18 to 25 who are set to attend university or residential further education in 2026.

This expansion of the vaccination program was implemented following a fatal outbreak of the infection in March. Investigations suggest this outbreak may have originated at a nightclub in Canterbury. Dr. Kate Langford, chief medical officer for NHS Kent and Medway, emphasized the importance of completing both doses of the vaccine for maximum protection against MenB disease. Eligible individuals can now book their appointments via the NHS online booking service.

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