Meningitis Outbreak

If you think you may have meningitis or meningococcal infection you need to call 999 immediately.

Symptoms can look like a viral infection (flu) & include a high fever, being sick, headache, a rash that does not fade when pressed, a stiff neck, a dislike of lights, cold/painful hands & feet, pale skin, drowsiness, seizures.

A meningitis vaccine has been part of the routine vaccination program since 2015. If you were born before 2015 currently you are not eligible. If you have a child under 2 years of age and their immunisations are incomplete, please book for a vaccine. If you have a child over 2 years old and born after 2015 who have missed vaccinations, we are currently awaiting further guidance.

We have no information about private vaccinations.

Please see the website below for more information.

What is meningitis? Symptoms, risks and how to protect yourself – UK Health Security Agency