Who is eligible for the new one-off MenB vaccine?
In England, the following groups are eligible:
- Young people currently in school Year 13(born between 1 September 2007 and 31 august 2008)
- All undergraduate freshers born on or after 21 July 2001 who will be attending university for the first time in Autumn 2026
- Those born on or after 21st July 2001 who are starting further education for the first time in Autumn 2026 and who will be living in further education accommodation or halls of residence.
In England, vaccines will be available at community pharmacies. The programme starts in July 2026, giving eligible people time to complete both doses before cases typically rise in the Autumn. Students in the age group for Year 13 will be contacted by the NHS and sent a link through which they can book a pharmacy appointment to get the vaccine. University and residential further education students who are eligible will be able to arrange a vaccination via walk-in at participating pharmacies.
