Meningococcal group B (MenB) bacteria can cause serious, life-threatening illnesses including meningitis and septicaemia which can both lead to sepsis. Being around lots of new people in shared living spaces like university halls increases the risk of the bacteria that cause meningococcal disease spreading. Getting 2 doses of the MenB vaccine before the autumn term is one of the most important things young people can do to protect themselves.
Starting from Monday 13th July those aged 17 to 18 years old and born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008 will be eligible for the MenB vaccine.
The MenB vaccine is given in 2 doses, which need to be at least 4 weeks apart. Book your 2nd dose after you've had your 1st dose.
Book an appointment via this link: Book a MenB vaccination appointment - NHS.
Walk-in pharmacy appointments will also be available for those born on or after 21 July 2001 who are: (i) either starting university this autumn or (ii) starting at some further education colleges as a residential student this autumn.
For more information, visit the UK Health Security blog: Who is eligible for the new one-off MenB vaccine programme? – UK Health Security Agency
