We are currently receiving a high volume of enquiries regarding the reported meningococcal (MenB) outbreak in Kent.
Unless you have been specifically told to contact us regarding this by 111 please DO NOT
Public health authorities, including the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), are managing this situation.
Individuals who require preventative antibiotics have already been directly contacted.
This specifically relates to people who attended Club Chemistry in Kent on 5th, 6th, or 7th March.
If you have not been contacted by UKHSA, you do not need antibiotics in relation to this incident.
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.
If you develop symptoms suggestive of meningitis (such as fever, headache, neck stiffness, sensitivity to light, vomiting, or a rash), please seek urgent medical advice by calling NHS 111 or attending A&E.
We kindly ask patients to avoid contacting the practice unless they have symptoms or have been specifically advised to do so, to help us keep lines open for those who need urgent care.
Cases of invasive meningococcal disease notified in Kent - GOV.UK
