MenACWY vaccine is given to young people at school in year 9, with catch ups until year 11. The vaccine can be offered in primary care from the age of 14, opportunistically or upon request to anyone who missed it at school, up until the age of 25. No additional boosters are recommended. Please check your immunisation record and if you have not received this vaccine please book an appointment with the nurse at the practice – Request an appointment with a nurse or healthcare assistant – Surrey Lodge Group Practice
The Men B vaccine is not offered to teenagers/young people under the national immunisation programme, unless you are in an “at risk” group (from 2 years of age who are at increased risk of invasive meningococcal infection with asplenia, splenic dysfunction or complement disorders (including those on, or to commence, complement inhibitor treatment such as eculizumab)). There is currently no recommendation for any additional Men B vaccinations for young people.
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As per NHS rules, all patients are assigned an accountable GP and patients can express a preference as to which GP they are assigned to. Whichever GP you are assigned to you can still see ANY available GP at the practice and all clinicians have access to patient medical records.
Patients can also express a preference of the GP they are seen by at the time of booking an appointment. The practice will always try its best to accommodate patient preferences where possible.
Page published: 3 July 2023
Last updated: 28 November 2023