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UK rolls out one-off MenB vaccine for 1 million youths

6/13/2026

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UK Health Secretary James Murray announced a one-off meningococcal group B (MenB) vaccine programme for about one million youths, targeting Year 13 pupils born 1 Sept 2007-31 Aug 2008 and under-25s starting university or residential further education in autumn 2026, doses on 20 July 2026 and August.
Bookings are at pharmacies or NHS App.
The 2026 Kent MenB outbreak, UK's fastest-growing, largest recorded, prompted advice that two doses spaced at least four weeks apart give maximum protection.

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UK Health Secretary James Murray announced a one-off meningococcal group B (MenB) vaccine programme for about one million youths, targeting Year 13 pupils born 1 Sept 2007-31 Aug 2008 and under-25s starting university or residential further education in autumn 2026, doses on 20 July 2026 and August.
Bookings are at pharmacies or NHS App.
The 2026 Kent MenB outbreak, UK's fastest-growing, largest recorded, prompted advice that two doses spaced at least four weeks apart give maximum protection.