MenB Outbreak - Kent

There has been an outbreak of a fast moving strain of meningitis in Kent. Currently the outbreak is centred at the University of Kent.

Symptoms of meningitis

Symptoms of meningitis develop suddenly and can include:

• a high temperature (fever)
• being sick
• a headache
• a rash that does not fade when a glass is rolled over it (but a rash will not always develop)
• a stiff neck
• a dislike of bright lights
• drowsiness or unresponsiveness
• seizures (fits)

These symptoms can appear in any order. You do not always get all the symptoms.

For all symptomatic patients please contact us online

Information on MenB vaccine

From 2015, the MenB vaccine has been available on the NHS as part of routine childhood immunisations and so those aged over 10 have not received it as part of the routine schedule.

The MenB vaccine is given to children when they're 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 1 year old. It can be given up to 2 years old.

Please note that the MenB vaccine is not routinely provided on the NHS for adults outside of specific eligibility groups, and we are therefore unable to offer MenB vaccination at the practice for this situation.

You may be able to given this vaccine privately at a Pharmacy.

Published: Mar 18, 2026