Meningococcal B vaccination invitations

This page provides information on NHS Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccinations for young people at highest risk during 2026/27.

You can have free MenB vaccinations if you were:

born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008
or
born on or after 21 July 2001 and starting university for the first time in autumn
or
born on or after 21 July 2001 and starting some residential further education colleges for the first time in autumn 2026 as a residential student

Staff may ask which of these applies to you – please have your offer of a college or university place with you to show them

2 doses of the MenB vaccine are necessary, at least 28 days apart. To get your vaccinations:

More information about meningitis can be found in your NHS App, or on the nhs.uk website.

If you think you or your child has missed having some NHS vaccinations, you can check with your GP surgery. Visit the vaccinations section of the nhs.uk website for information on NHS vaccinations and when to have them.

Media

This is audio information about the free NHS MenB vaccinations in 2026/27 for young adults at highest risk.

2 doses of MenB vaccine are needed, at least 28 days apart.

Published 14 July 2026.

PDF format. Published 16 July 2026.

PDF format. Published 16 July 2026.