One-Off MenB Vaccination Programme Launches

One-Off MenB Vaccination Programme Launches: What You Need to Know

Community pharmacists across England are set to play a key role in delivering a new one-off meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination programme aimed at protecting young people ahead of the 2026 academic year.

Who Is Eligible?

The temporary programme will offer a two-dose MenB vaccination course to:

• All Year 13 students in England (typically aged 17–18 years)
• Individuals under 25 years old who are starting university for the first time in autumn 2026
• Young people under 25 entering residential further education settings for the first time

The initiative is designed to provide protection before students enter higher-risk environments such as university halls of residence, where close and prolonged contact can facilitate transmission of meningococcal bacteria. 

This is ONLY been offered at Community Pharmacies. 

For more information visit: Thousands of young people to be offered 2-dose MenB vaccine - GOV.UK 

Published on 24 June 2026