Duncans Pharmacy will offer free MenB vaccines from 20 July 2026 until 31 December 2026.

The NHS will contact you if your NHS record suggests you may be eligible.

Who can get a MenB vaccine at a pharmacy

You can get a walk-in MenB vaccine at a pharmacy if you are:

• aged 17 to 18 and born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008
• aged 24 or under and starting university or further education for the first time in 2026
• an international student in further education or at university in England

If you’re unsure whether you need a MenB vaccine, you can check with your GP.

How the MenB vaccine is given

The MenB vaccine is given in 2 doses. You’ll need to have a 2nd dose of the vaccine 4 weeks after your 1st dose.

Meningitis B Disease

Meningococcal disease is life-threatening and can result in life-changing disabilities. It is fatal in around 10% of cases. The service follows the recent rise in cases and clusters in England, including the largest and fastest outbreak in Kent earlier this year.

England saw 313 confirmed MenB cases in 2024/25, around 83% of these were MenB and it disproportionately affects teenagers and younger adults.

Eligible students will be offered vaccinations before they start university, where close and prolonged contact in halls and at social events can increase the risk of contracting MenB disease. Two doses of the vaccine are essential for protection.

The goal is to rapidly protect those at highest risk ahead of the start of term while monitoring trends to allow the Government to be informed regarding any future vaccine rollout.