With recent reports of invasive meningococcal disease (Meningitis) in the news, we want to ensure our Leckhampton families stay informed and protected.
🛡️ Our Community is Protected
We are proud to have a >90% vaccine uptake in Leckhampton. This means the vast majority of our children and teenagers are fully protected, and we are closely monitoring those who are due for their next dose.
📬 Check Your Post
If your child or teenager is due for any routine vaccinations, you will have received a letter from Public Health. If you have received a letter, please book your appointment as soon as possible.
💉 Information on Meningitis B (MenB)
Following the recent outbreak news, we have received many questions regarding MenB:
• The Routine Schedule: The MenB vaccine was introduced in September 2015 for infants.
• Catch-up Programmes: There was no national catch-up programme for older children.
• Private Options: If your child fell outside the age bracket, the vaccine can be sourced privately.
• Supply Warning: Please be aware that private stocks are depleting rapidly nationwide.
Stay informed on the latest confirmed cases and health guidance here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cases-of-invasive-meningococcal-disease-confirmed-in-kent
19/3/2026 Update- 📢 Important Update: Meningococcal (MenB) Vaccination for Students
We have been asked by NHS England to support an urgent vaccination response following an outbreak of meningococcal disease in Kent. While we are a long distance from the area, we want to ensure any local residents who have recently returned home from university or visited Canterbury are protected.
🚨 Please contact us ONLY if you fall into one of these categories:
• University of Kent students who normally live on the Canterbury Campus but have now returned home to our area.
• Students or staff from other Canterbury universities who were advised to take preventative antibiotics due to close contact.
• Anyone who attended Club Chemistry in Canterbury between 5 March and 16 March 2026.
• Sixth form students from Kent schools who have been specifically notified by their school or the UKHSA.
💉 Key Information:
• Eligibility: If you meet the criteria above and have not already received a vaccine at a clinic in Kent, please call us to book your appointment.