18.3.26 MENINGITIS INFO
Please remind students and young adults to check that they are up to date with all routine recommended vaccines including their meningitis vaccinations. In Jersey, the MenACWY vaccine is available free of charge up to the age of 25. This vaccine protects against several important strains of meningococcal disease and is recommended for teenagers and young adults, including those attending university.
Men B is a different vaccine that most pt should have had as a child. However it is has a short protection in humans and if they are going to university we can repeat it. They will have to pay privately for it - £132 per vaccine and x 3 vaccines at 0 /8 weeks and then 6 months .
Anyone unsure about their vaccination status can contact the Immunisation Team on 01534 443741
Awareness of symptoms of meningitis -
Meningitis can initially resemble flu or a hangover. Symptoms may include:
Symptoms of meningitis develop suddenly and can include:
a high temperature
vomiting
headache
rash that does not fade when a glass is rolled over it (but a rash will not always develop)
stiff neck
a dislike of bright lights
drowsiness or unresponsiveness
seizures (fits)
These symptoms can appear in any order, and patient do not always get all the symptoms.
If someone is concerned about possible meningitis symptoms, they should seek urgent medical advice
30.6.25
Cervical Screening interval change update for 25–49-year-olds
From July participants who are 25-49 will be offered a more personalised approach to cervical screening. Please note the algorithm for 50–64-year-olds remains unchanged.
Low Risk
• If there is no HPV found in the sample, and no HPV in the previous samples within the last 5 years, the participants will be categorised as low risk and will be recalled in 5 years. It typically takes 10-15 years for cancer to develop after an HPV infection. Therefore, a five year cervical screening interval for those who are HPV negative is safe.
• If the participant is in the 25–49-year-old age group and is found to be HPV negative on screening but were seen to be HPV positive cytology negative in the last 5 years they will be recalled after 3 years. Please note in the 50-64 year age group these participants recall will remain unchanged at 5 years
Medium risk
• If a participant has HPV in the sample with no cytology changes, they will be tested every 12 months. The body usually clears the HPV infection within 36 months. If abnormal cells are found, or if the HPV infection is still present after 3 tests, they will be referred for a colposcopy to take a closer look at the cervix
High Risk
• If HPV is found in the sample and there are cervical cell changes on cytology the participant be referred directly to colposcopy clinic.