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MenB: guidance for parents on meningitis and septicaemia

Detailed information to help parents protect their babies against meningitis and septicaemia caused by meningococcal group B (MenB).

Updates to this page

From:
UK Health Security Agency
Published:
24 July 2015
Last updated:
30 September 2026
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  1. Added new version pdf and plain text version of the guide with changes to the childhood schedule.

  2. Updated to include reminder for parents to have a supply of paracetamol at home.

  3. First published.

Documents

MenB: detailed guidance for parents on meningitis and septicaemia caused by meningococcal group B

Ref: GOV-21955

PDF, 674 KB, 12 pages

Protecting your baby against meningitis and septicaemia caused by meningococcal B bacteria guide (plain text)

HTML

Details

This leaflet describes the MenB vaccine and disease in more detail and is for parents who require more in depth information before consenting.

The topics covered include:

  • what meningococcal disease is
  • what the symptoms of the disease are
  • why babies should have the vaccine
  • reminder for parents to have a supply of infant paracetamol at home in case of fever

You can view, download, or order printed copies of these leaflets for free from Find Public Health Resources using the product code: 1386404AEN001.

There is also a Quick guide to the MenB vaccine guide for parents attending their 16 week or 1 year appointment , and have previously been given this longer leaflet but now may need less information.

Find public health resources

Find this resource on www.gov.uk/publichealthresources where you can view, download or order resources free of charge.

Alternatively, you can get in touch by phone or email.

Please have the product code with you when you contact us.

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