Guidance

MenB vaccine and paracetamol

Information about the meningococcal B (MenB) vaccine and paracetamol use.

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UK Health Security Agency
Published
22 July 2015
Last updated
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Applies to England

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Using paracetamol to prevent and treat fever after MenB vaccination

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Information for healthcare professionals and parents on the increased risk of fever when the MenB vaccine is given alongside other immunisations at 8 and 12 weeks of age and the recommended use of prophylactic paracetamol.

Using paracetamol to prevent and treat fever after MenB vaccination

The advice on the use of paracetamol following MenB vaccination differs to previous advice on the use of paracetamol for post-vaccination fever which may still appear on infant paracetamol product packaging.

To avoid confusion, we have produced a patient information leaflet detailing advice on paracetamol dosage and timings and addressing frequently asked questions. Every parent or guardian should be given a copy at the 8 week immunisation appointment.

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Updates to this page

Published 22 July 2015
Last updated 234 June 20252026 + show all updates

  2. Updated to reflect the change in timing of MenB doses to 8 and 12 weeks of age in line with the changes to the routine childhood immunisation programme from 1 July 2025

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