Meningococcal B disease is rare but can progress rapidly, often with devastating results such as severe scarring, loss of limbs, brain damage and death. Up to 1 in 3 survivors of Meningococcal B disease will have serious long-term effects. Vaccination is the best way to be protected.
People most at risk and recommended to be vaccinated, are all infants and young children, adolescents aged 15-19 years and smokers aged 15-24 years.
A common misconception is the belief that children receive Meningococcal vaccination as part of the free National Immunisation Program in infancy and early childhood, or in the teenage years at school (Year 10) as part of the scheduled secondary school vaccination program in Victoria. However, in Victoria, the free Meningococcal vaccine only covers strains ACWY (only children from ABSTI background receive Meningococcal B vaccine free in Victoria).
Councils Immunisation team can now offer staff and their families access to the Meningococcal B vaccine for a fee for service program.
Booking is simple and there is no need to get a doctor’s prescription or visit a pharmacy. Visit our website to view vaccine prices.
Staff can book or change a booking for a Community Session.
Our council Immunisation nurses are available to provide vaccination advice for staff. Contact the team at immunisation@cgd.vic.gov.au.