18/05/2026
⚠️ Meningitis B Vaccine Update ⚠️
Following the recent tragic news of a student death and confirmed meningitis cases linked to the Reading/Oxfordshire area, awareness around meningococcal infection has understandably increased.
Meningitis B can be a serious infection and can progress rapidly. Early symptoms can often resemble flu-like illness, making awareness and early recognition especially important.
Young people, students and those living in shared accommodation may be at increased risk. For symptoms and advice, visit the NHS website:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis
The Meningitis B vaccination is now available at King St Pharmacy for eligible private appointments.
➡️ To book an appointment please do via website.
https://kingstpharmacy.com/bookings/
Meningitis can become very serious if not treated quickly. If you are concerned about symptoms, please seek urgent medical advice.
Read about meningitis, an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Find out about the symptoms, vaccines and treatments.
