Guidance

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).

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 24 July 2015
• Last updated: 9 December 2015 — See all updates

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

Ref: PHE publications gateway number: 2018186

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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

Printed copies of leaflets and flyers can be ordered using the product code: 2904220 via the Department of Health order line.

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Published 24 July 2015

Last updated 9 December 2015 + show all updates

1. 9 December 2015

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

2. 24 July 2015

   First published.