05/08/2026
Almost 90,000 young people had their first MenB vaccination dose in the first two weeks of the new NHS campaign.
MenB can cause serious illnesses like meningitis and sepsis.
You may be eligible for the MenB vaccine if you are:
✅ 17 to 18 years old and born between 1 September 2007 and 31 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 starting university or residential further education 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.
Search ‘NHS MenB vaccine’ to check eligibility and find out how to get vaccinated.
