MenB Vaccine offer to thousands of young people
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and devolved nations announced that thousands of young people will get protection against meningococcal B disease (MenB) through a one-off vaccination programme launching ahead of the 2026 academic year. The one-off vaccination programme will be offered to:
- Everyone in England and Wales born between 01/09/2007 and 31/08/2008 (current school year 13) or equivalent final year of school age (Year 14 or S6) in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- Everyone turning 25 after 31/12/2026 who will be starting higher education for the first time, or who will be living in further education accommodation or halls of residence for the first time, in autumn 2026. This includes international students and students in the UK Devolved Administrations and Crown Dependencies.
- International students under 25 entering their first year of university should receive their first dose in their home country where possible.
Eligible people will need two doses for protection, with the first being offered from July and the second dose provided from August.
The published Q&A style blog will hopefully help answer some questions.
There will be a more comprehensive communications toolkit published ahead of the national booking system going live on 13th July in England which will be shared once published.
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