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The new MenB vaccine - Now available in Shrewsbury
Who CAN have the Meningitis B vaccine?
The vaccine can be given to anyone over 2 months of age, but especially:
- to prevent Meningitis B in those who have never had it.
Who SHOULD NOT have the vaccine?
- Anyone who is immunocompromised. Eg leukaemia, lymphoma, or due to drugs such as oral steroids, cancer therapies, immunosuppressant medications like Methotrexate, Azathioprine and Cyclosporin.
- If unwell in the preceding week. Eg temperature >38C
- If there is a previous history of severe allergic reaction to vaccinations or to any of the ingredients in the vaccine
How is it administered?
- It is administered like the other childhood vaccines. It is an intramuscular injection given in the arm or leg.
Vaccine Schedule - 2 doses +/- booster
Infants Aged 6 months - 2 years
- please discuss
Children Aged 2 - 10 years
- Two doses - First dose, then 2nd dose 2 months later.
- Booster- Need for booster doses not yet established.
Adolescents (from 11 years of age) and adults
- Two doses - First dose, 2nd dose 1 month later.
- Booster- Need for booster doses not yet established.
Cost Per Dose of Men B vaccine
£220.00
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Private Paediatrics NOW available in Shrewsbury
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