Who is eligible for the MenB vaccineYou are eligible for this free NHS vaccination if you fall into one of the following groups:✓ Aged 17–18
Individuals aged 17 or 18 years of age (born on or after 1 September 2007 and on or before 31 August 2008).✓ Starting university in autumn 2026 — turning 25 after 31 Dec 2026
Individuals who turn 25 years of age after 31/12/2026 (i.e. born on or after 01/01/2002) AND are due to start undergraduate higher education in autumn 2026, including international students and those from the UK Devolved Administrations and Crown Dependencies.✓ Starting university in autumn 2026 — turning 25 between 21 Jul–31 Dec 2026
Individuals who turn 25 years of age between 21 July 2026 and 31 December 2026 (born between 21 July 2001 and 31 December 2001) inclusive and are due to start undergraduate higher education in autumn 2026, including international students and those from the UK devolved administrations and Crown Dependencies.✓ First time in FE halls/accommodation in autumn 2026 — turning 25 after 31 Dec 2026
Individuals who turn 25 years of age after 31 December 2026 (born on or after 1 January 2002) and will be living in further education accommodation or halls of residence for the first time in autumn 2026, including international students and those from the UK devolved administrations and Crown Dependencies. The GOV.UK website contains a list of residential Further Education settings in England from which students will be eligible for vaccination.
✓ First time in FE halls/accommodation in autumn 2026 — turning 25 between 21 Jul–31 Dec 2026
Individuals who turn 25 years of age between 21/07/2026 and 31/12/2026 (i.e. born between 21/07/2001 and 31/12/2026) AND will be living in further education accommodation or halls of residence for the first time in autumn 2026, including international students and those from the UK Devolved Administrations and Crown Dependencies. The GOV.UK website contains a list of residential Further Education settings in England from which students will be eligible for vaccination.What do you need to bringAll patients: proof of date of birth (e.g. passport, driving licence, birth certificate).If you're booking under the "starting university" criteria: evidence of your offer for higher education — this can be a letter or confirmation from UCAS, or from the university/college itself, for the 2026/27 academic year.If you're booking under the "further education halls" criteria: evidence of residential further education entry, issued by one of the organisations listed on the GOV.UK website, for the 2026/27 academic year.