MenB: protecting your baby against meningitis and septicaemia
A 3-minute guide for parents explaining the meningococcal group B (MenB) vaccine and meningococcal disease.
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This quick guide to the MenB vaccine and disease provides the basic information parents need to decide if they consent to their baby having the vaccination.
The topics covered include:
- what meningococcal disease is
- what the symptoms of the disease are
- why babies should have the vaccine
- a 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: 13864049EN001.
There is also a more detailed leaflet MenB: guidance for parents on meningitis and septicaemia that can be ordered for parents attending their 16 week or 1 year appointment, and have previously been given this longer leaflet but now may need less information.
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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.
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