Pharmacies in England report surge in demand for meningitis jab
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Pharmacies in England are experiencing a surge in requests for meningitis vaccines, particularly the MenB vaccine, following a recent outbreak of meningococcal disease in Canterbury that resulted in two deaths. The National Pharmacy Association reports that a significant majority of pharmacies have seen a considerable increase in demand from concerned parents. This increased demand has led to supply issues for some pharmacies. Currently, the MenB vaccine is offered to infants on the NHS, while teenagers are offered the MenACWY vaccine, which protects against other strains and also prevents transmission. Experts advise against panic and emphasize that public health authorities should determine vaccination needs. Some are calling for the MenB vaccine to be made available to young people on the NHS.
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