Meningitis B vaccine.

Two-dose private course of Bexsero — protection against Meningococcal Group B for adults, students and at-risk groups.

From £140 / dose

2-dose course over 4–8 weeks

About this

What you should know.

Bacterial meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B — leading cause of meningitis in the UK before NHS childhood vaccination.

Infants, students living in halls, immunocompromised adults, household contacts of cases. NHS covers infants; older catch-up is private.

~10% mortality even with treatment. Up to 30% of survivors have lasting effects (deafness, limb loss, neurological damage).

Long-lasting after the 2-dose primary course. Boosters considered for ongoing high-risk exposure.

FAQs

NHS covers infants up to 1 year. For teens, students, or adults who missed the routine schedule, private is the route.

No — Men ACWY covers different strains. For full meningitis protection, both Men B + Men ACWY are recommended for at-risk groups.

Sore arm, mild fever for 1–2 days. Generally well-tolerated.

Four Oxford branches

Same hours, same care.

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Email or phone — we usually reply within the hour.

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Or walk in any time — every branch has a pharmacist on duty.