Meningococcal disease: Group B infections dominate cases in England

Cases of meningococcal disease in England continue to decline but concerns remain about the constant prevalence of meningococcal group B (MenB) infections, says a report from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

The country is close to defeating meningococcal group C (MenC) disease, with cases down by 99% since routine vaccination was introduced by UKHSA and NHS England in 1999. Just three cases were reported last year (July 2023 to June 2024), down from 955 cases in 1998-99. 1

Cases of other groups of meningococcal disease, including A, W, and Y, …