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).
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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.
Health publications orderline
Immunisation Publications
UK Health Security Agency, 61 Colindale Avenue, Colindale
London
NW9 5EQ
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Telephone: 0300 123 1002
Copies of printed publications and the full range of digital resources to support the immunisation programmes can now be ordered and downloaded online. Log in to register and place your order.
Updates to this page
Last updated 9 December 2015 + show all updates
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Updated to include reminder for parents to have a supply of paracetamol at home.
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First published.