Meningococcal disease in Kent

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is continuing to investigate an outbreak of meningococcal disease in Kent and a rolling news story is being regularly updated on their website: Cases of invasive meningococcal disease notified in Kent - GOV.UK

Public Health Scotland (PHS) carefully monitors meningococcal disease in Scotland on an ongoing basis. 

PHS is working closely with UKHSA, other public health colleagues across the UK and NHS boards in Scotland, to monitor the situation. There are currently no cases known to be linked to this outbreak in Scotland.

Data on meningococcal disease in Scotland is available in our latest quarterly report.

Meningitis can be very serious and life threatening if not treated quickly. It is important to be aware of signs and symptoms of meningitis which can be found at www.nhsinform.scot/meningitis You should seek medical advice as soon as possible if you’re concerned that you, your child, or someone you know could have meningitis. 

Information on available vaccines can be found on NHS Inform.