This leaflet explains the MenB vaccine, which with 2 doses, protects against one of the bacteria which can cause meningococcal disease. Meningococcal disease can be very serious and can cause severe illness including meningitis and septicaemia.

Who is eligible for the MenB vaccines?

• young people in the school year 13 age group (born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008)
• young people born on or after 21 July 2001 and starting as undergraduates at university for the first time in autumn 2026
• young people born on or after 21 July 2001 living in further education accommodation or halls of residence for the first time in autumn 2026

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Consent form, poster and record card

Copies of the consent form, poster and record card for the MenB programme are available to download and order from the Find Public Health Resources website. Product codes:

• 13348EN001 - MenB vaccinations card
• 13349EN001 - MenB vaccination poster - under 25
• 1334AEN001 - MenB programme consent form

Further information on the MenACWY vaccine that protects against 4 additional types of meningococcal bacteria that can cause meningitis and septicaemia please read a guide to the MenACWY vaccination.

For further information on routine immunisations please see: the complete routine immunisation schedule and speak to your GP for your personal records.