Getting the MenB vaccine ahead of starting university or college
The Government is introducing a free one-off, time-limited MenB (meningococcal B) vaccination programme from July 2026 for young people.
You are eligible if:
- You are born between 1st September 2007 to 31st August 2008.
- You turn 25 years of age after 31st December 2026 and will be a first-time university student, including international students, in the 2026/27 academic year.
- You turn 25 years of age after 31st December 2026 and will be a first-time further education student living in halls or shared accommodation at specific settings in the 2026/27 academic year
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