Understandably, we have had a lot of queries about the Meningitis outbreak in Kent, and in particular, patients requesting to have the Meningitis B vaccination.
In Wales the Men B vaccine is routinely offered to babies at 8 weeks of age, 12 weeks of age and 12-13 months of age (since 2015). At this moment in time there is no vaccination process for children or adults outside of these age groups. Men B for children over the age of 2 years and/or adults can be sourced privately, unless the person is in an at risk group and we would then be guided by the patient’s consultant.
More information can be found on the link below to Public Health Wales website.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales is the independent inspectorate and regulator of healthcare in Wales. They regulate and inspect NHS services and independent healthcare providers in Wales against a range of standards, policies, guidance and regulations to highlight areas requiring improvement.
Their goal is to encourage improvement in healthcare by doing the right work at the right time in the right place; ensuring what they do is communicated well and makes a difference.
Page published: 29 November 2024
Last updated: 29 November 2024