The United Kingdom is offering second doses of the MenB vaccine to nearly 12,000 people starting next week in response to a deadly meningitis outbreak linked to a university in Kent. The recipients had previously received only a first dose of the MenB vaccine. Health authorities determined that the second dose rollout is necessary to control the outbreak and protect the at-risk population concentrated around the Kent university. The outbreak has proven fatal, prompting this expanded vaccination campaign targeting those already partially vaccinated.
Meningitis Outbreak at UK University
- ▪A deadly meningitis outbreak occurred in the United Kingdom linked to a university in Kent
Vaccine Response and Distribution Plan
- ▪The second MenB vaccine doses are being offered in response to a deadly meningitis outbreak linked to a university in Kent
- ▪Nearly 12,000 people in the United Kingdom who received a first dose of the MenB vaccine will be offered a second shot starting next week
Perspective of UK Health Authorities
- ▪UK health authorities prioritized the university-linked population for second MenB vaccine doses due to outbreak risk assessment
- ▪UK health authorities determined that offering second MenB vaccine doses to nearly 12,000 people is necessary to control the meningitis outbreak
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