Meningitis B Vaccination Service
This page contains information about the Meningococcal B (MenB) Vaccination Service, which commences on 20th July 2026.
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The service has been commissioned as a one-off Advanced service for administering a MenB vaccine to protect all Year 13 pupils and those under 25 years of age starting university or living in further education accommodation or halls of residence for the first time in autumn 2026.
Service specification (20th July 2026 – 31st March 2027) (published 23rd June 2026)
The UKHSA has published guidance on the vaccination programme and an associated PowerPoint slide set, which can be used to train staff that will be administering the vaccine.
UKHSA guidance for health professionals delivering the vaccination programme
If you want to sign-up to provide the service, you need to notify NHS England that you intend to provide the service by completion of an electronic registration declaration by 11.59pm on 20th July 2026.
