MenB

Group B meningococcal disease

The meningococcal group B (MenB) vaccine protects against meningococcal meningitis and sepsis — illnesses that develop within hours in infants. It is recommended and usually paid in Poland; the course starts from 2 months.

Protects against

• Meningococcal meningitis (group B)
• Meningococcal sepsis

Doses

• When 1: From 2 months
• When 2: Month 4
• When 3: Month 12 (booster)

What to ask your doctor

• Should I give paracetamol before the vaccine?
• Can MenB be given together with other vaccines?
• When is the next dose?

Frequently asked questions