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Meningitis B

Private Vaccine in Oxford.

Private BEXSERO vaccine for adults, university students, and children outside the NHS routine schedule. Meningococcal B is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in the UK — particularly devastating in young adults living in close-contact environments like university halls.
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Price per dose

£130

Per dose · 2-dose course = £260
BEXSERO · RECOMBINANT 2-DOSE COURSE · LONG-TERM COVER
DoseScheduleCover
Dose 1TodayInitial dose
Dose 24+ weeks laterFull protection
DurationLong-termBoosters per guidance
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NHS routine schedule covers babies up to 1 year and immunocompromised children. Private is for everyone else — particularly university-age young adults.
Suitable from age 2 months onwards.
Clinical brief · Meningococcal B

What every young adult should know.

Three things to understand about meningitis B in 2026.
Meningitis B — Travel-ready in one visit

What is meningococcal B?

Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis and septicaemia in the UK. It spreads via respiratory droplets and close contact. Once symptoms appear, the illness can progress within hours — making early recognition and prevention critical.

Why are young adults a key group?

University students living in close-contact halls of residence have a notably higher carriage rate of meningococcal bacteria. Routine NHS MenACWY vaccination covers four serogroups but not B — leaving young adults exposed unless they get BEXSERO privately.

How well does the vaccine work?

BEXSERO covers a broad range of meningococcal B strains. Two doses give long-term protection in adults and adolescents. NHS data shows infant vaccination has cut MenB disease in vaccinated cohorts by over 75%.
Symptoms to watch for

Symptoms of meningococcal disease.

Onset is rapid — hours to a couple of days. Seek emergency care immediately if symptoms appear.

High fever

With cold hands and feet.

Severe headache

With neck stiffness.

Photophobia

Painful sensitivity to light.

Nausea & vomiting

With confusion.

Pinpoint rash

Glass-test non-blanching purpura.

Seizures

Late-stage in untreated cases.

Drowsiness

Progressing to unconsciousness.

Eligibility checklist

You should book MenB if…

  • You are a university student or about to move into halls.
  • You are aged 10–25 — the secondary peak age for meningococcal disease.
  • You have an immune condition increasing meningococcal risk.
  • You have a child outside the NHS routine schedule (born before infant programme).
  • You are travelling to a region with outbreak activity.
Severe allergy to a previous BEXSERO dose excludes. Pregnancy and breastfeeding don’t exclude where exposure risk is real. Mild illness — defer by a few days.
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Meningitis B FAQ

Common questions, answered.

NHS routine MenB is for infants up to 1 year and high-risk children. The routine adolescent vaccination is MenACWY (different serogroups). To get MenB cover for university age, it needs to be private — BEXSERO.
No — BEXSERO is a 2-dose course in adults and adolescents, with at least 4 weeks between doses for full protection.
One dose of BEXSERO plus pharmacist consultation. The 2-dose course is £260.
BEXSERO is order-in stock — book ahead so we can prepare your dose.
Severe allergy to a previous BEXSERO dose. Pregnancy: weigh up exposure risk with pharmacist.
Arm soreness, fever and headache for 24–48 hours. BEXSERO is more reactogenic than most vaccines but reactions are short-lived.
Four Oxford branches · 1 row · book any

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MediPill Botley

📍 9 Westway Square, OX2 9TJ
🕒 Mon–Fri 9–6 · Sat 9–1
📞 01865 247 023
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Headington Pharmacy

📍 207 London Road, OX3 9JA
🕒 Mon–Fri 9–6 · Sat 9–1
📞 01865 765 559
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MediPill Summertown

📍 227 Banbury Road, OX2 7HQ
🕒 Mon–Fri 9–6 · Sat 9–1
📞 01865 558 348
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MediPill Deddington

📍 The Studio, Hudson St, OX15 0SW
🕒 Mon–Fri 9–6 · Sat 9–1
📞 01869 337 583
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MediPill Pharmacy, Deddington
The Studio, Hudson Street,
Deddington, OX15 0SW
GPhC ID: 9010935
deddington@medipill.co.uk
01869 337583
MediPill Pharmacy, Botley
9 W Wy. Square, Botley,
Oxford, OX2 9TJ
GPhC ID: 9011417
botley@medipill.co.uk
01865 247023
Headington Pharmacy
207 London Rd, Headington,
Oxford, OX3 9JA
GPhC ID: 1094206
info@headingtonpharmacy.co.uk
01865 765559
MediPill Pharmacy, Summertown
227 Banbury Rd, Summertown,
Oxford, OX2 7HQ
GPhC ID: 1035938
summertown@medipill.co.uk
01865 558348