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Find a pharmacy that offers MenB vaccinations for young people

Use this service to find a pharmacy where you can get the MenB vaccine for free.

Important: Service opens on 20 July 2026

Pharmacies will offer free MenB vaccines from 20 July 2026 until 31 March 2027.

Who can get the MenB vaccine at a pharmacy

You can get the MenB vaccine at a pharmacy if either:

  • you were born on or after 21 July 2001 and you're starting university, or starting at some further education colleges as a residential student, for the first time this autumn
  • you were born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008

International students and students from Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are also eligible.

How to get the MenB vaccine at a pharmacy

Phone or visit the pharmacy to arrange a day and time for your vaccination.

How the MenB vaccine is given

The MenB vaccine is given in 2 doses. You should have your 2nd dose of the vaccine at least 4 weeks after your 1st dose.

Get your 1st dose as soon as you can, so you have time to get both doses and make sure you're fully protected before the academic year begins.

Information:

Online booking

If you were born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008, you may want to book a MenB vaccination appointment online.

Online booking is now open, with first appointments available from 20 July.

Find out more about the MenB vaccine

Page last reviewed: 29 August 2025
Next review due: 2 August 2027