We are launching a new campaign - No Plan B for MenB - to address the rising concern of MenB in teens and young people who are unvaccinated.
MenB is one of the most common causes of meningitis in the UK, especially amongst under-fives and young people aged 15-24. During the COVID-19 pandemic, cases of meningitis fell to an all-time low in the UK. In the years following, cases of MenB disease have been increasing amongst teenagers and young people.
We have effective, life-saving vaccines against MenB, which have been offered to babies on the NHS vaccination programme since 2015. However, those born before 2015 are mostly unvaccinated against MenB.
At-risk age group
We believe the MenB vaccine should be offered to teenagers and young people. It is vital that we protect this at-risk age group. There is no other way to prevent MenB disease – we must vaccinate young people to protect them.
We hear the stories of families affected by MenB every week at Meningitis Now. We know the devastating toll the loss of a young person to MenB has on families. That is why we are launching our No Plan B for MenB campaign, and calling for the following three things:
- The MenB vaccination to be given to all those at most risk of disease.
- A MenB booster programme to protect adolescents from 2030.
- Availability of MenB vaccination on the high street at a fair price.
You can help
Will you help us in our fight to protect people from MenB? If you or a loved one have been affected by MenB, your story can help us show the true impact of this devastating disease. Please support this important campaign and share your experience of MenB.
To find out more about the campaign and how you can get involved please visit the No Plan B for MenB page.
