Meningitis

Meningitis vaccinations

If you are starting university for the first time, it is important to make sure that your vaccinations are up to date.

MenACWY: The MenACWY vaccine protects against meningococcal groups A, C, W and Y, which can cause meningitis and septicaemia. First-time university students who have not previously received the vaccine remain eligible up to their 25th birthday. If you have not had the vaccine, contact your GP surgery as soon as possible, ideally before starting university.

MenB: A new, one-off MenB vaccination programme is available for eligible students starting university for the first time in autumn 2026. MenB protects against meningococcal group B and is different from the MenACWY vaccine. Eligible students need two doses, at least four weeks apart.

For full information about eligibility and how to arrange your vaccinations, please visit the NHS guidance for students and the NHS MenB vaccination information and booking service.

Current Students: If you have any questions, please submit an enquiry via Ask4Help Online on your Student Portal. Please note: If you have been diagnosed with meningitis or another infectious disease (such as mumps or measles) it is important to let us know, providing your details and the type of infectious disease you have contracted.