MenB Vaccine

Introduction:

If you’re eligible, you can now get your free MenB vaccine. MenB can cause serious illnesses like meningitis and septicaemia.

You may be eligible if you are:

• 17 to 18 years old and born between 1st September 2007 and 31st August 2008
• Under 25 and starting university or moving into residential further education for the first time

Eligible 17 to 18-year-olds born between these dates can book online if they’re registered with a GP in England.

Eligible under-25s can get vaccinated at a participating pharmacy – no GP registration is needed. You’ll need 2 doses, given at least 4 weeks apart, for the best protection.

More Information

To find out if you’re eligible and how to get vaccinated, follow this link to the NHS website.