Adelaide Medical Centre, London

20th March 2026

We understand the recent outbreak in Kent has cause a lot of concern. We will keep this page updated as new information becomes available.

Please see the NHS website for advice on symptoms suggestive of meningitis. 

The UK Health Security Agency website has the latest news on the outbreak.

Antibiotics

Preventative antibiotics (also called prophylaxis) are being offered to anyone who went to Club Chemistry in Canterbury, Kent on 5, 6 or 7 March and to people who are close contacts of those who are confirmed or suspected to have meningitis. 

If you were at Club Chemistry on 5, 6 or 7 March, or if you have had close contact with someone who has confirmed or suspected meningitis, and have since returned home, please contact us urgently for an appointment.

Vaccinations

A targeted vaccination programme has been introduced in direct response to this outbreak. Vaccination began with students living in Canterbury Campus Halls of Residence at the University of Kent. This vaccination programme may be expanded as UKHSA continues to assess the risk to other groups, and further advice on additional cohorts will be provided in the coming days.  

For now, the Meningitis B vaccine is offered on the NHS only to children as part of the routine immunisation schedule, which began in July 2015. Children will receive three doses of the 4C MenB vaccine in the first year of life. Your child’s vaccination records should be available in their Red Book. We will record any vaccines administered by the practice.

If you remain uncertain and would like us to confirm your records, please submit a Footfall request. Please note that if you are enquiring on behalf of a young adult, due to patient confidentiality we cannot release immunisation data without the patient’s specific consent.

The meningitis ACWY vaccine is offered from age 14 up to age 25. If your child has not had this yet then we can give this at the practice.

There is no catchup campaign of meningitis B vaccine if not given as an infant, unless your child is less than 2 years old.

General availability (for patients aged over 2)

The Meningitis B vaccine is not currently available to the general public on the NHS. There is no evidence that it provides immediate protection. The only way for individuals outside the routine schedule to obtain the Meningitis B vaccine is privately. Demand is currently high and supplies are limited, and we do not have information about private stock availability.

Adelaide Medical Centre has been caring for the local community of Primrose Hill, Swiss Cottage, Chalk Farm, Belsize Park, Hampstead and Camden since 1974. We look after around 12,000 patients, with our dedicated team of 10+ experienced doctors and other clinicians including nurses, advanced physician assistants, pharmacists and social prescribers. We strive to deliver, in partnership with our patients, the highest standard of patient-centered care within the National Health Service. We offer a wide range of appointments, including urgent and routine GP consultations, management of chronic diseases such as asthma and diabetes, antenatal and postnatal care and vaccinations. Please explore our website for more information about services we offer.

Practice contact details

Address: 111 Adelaide Road NW3 3RY Telephone: 0207 722 4135 Out of hours (from 6:30pm-8am): 111