How do you get vaccinated against meningitis?

Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE

Meningitis is a serious condition, but it is not caused by one bug - bacteria, viruses and even fungi can lead to infection.

"We are more likely to encounter different strains of these germs at different times in our life, which is why specific vaccinations are recommended depending on your age or situation," says Claire Wright, evidence and policy manager at the Meningitis Research Foundation.

For more information on vaccinating your family against meningitis, go to https://patient.info/health/meningitis-leaflet/features/should-you-vaccinate-your-family-against-meningitis