MenB vaccine for young adults' 

• A one-off, time limited MenB vaccine offer is available for a select cohort of young adults to protect them against the MenB disease.
• Those eligible for the MenB vaccination should get their vaccine at participating community pharmacies before starting university or residential further education in the autumn.
• If eligible individuals have missed getting their MenB vaccine before starting university or residential college they can still to get their first dose before 31st December with second doses available until 31st March 2027 at participating community pharmacies.
• This eligible group of young adults have been selected due to the higher risk of meningitis developing in those starting university and residential further education for the first time. The risk to this cohort has been identified as 7 times higher than their peers who are not attending university or further education colleges as a residential student for the first time.
• Children can catch up on missed vaccines, including MenACWY, at their GP practice or through their school age immunisation service.
• You can find out more and book a vaccination on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-a-menb-vaccination-appointment/